Land Stewardship

GSWA receives national accreditation!

Becomes one of only eight organizations in New Jersey to achieve this recognition!  

 

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Things to See and Do

From hiking and biking, to horseback riding and kayaking, there are countless outdoor activities to enjoy in this area. What adventure will you go on today?

 

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Watershed Friendly Homes

Every individual home has an effect on non-point source pollution in our watershed. Learn more about what you can do to minimize your impact with our interactive home guide.

 

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WATERKEEPER

Everyone has right to clean water. Riverkeepers are on the frontlines of the global water crisis, using the advocacy model to stand up for that right. At GSWA, we are the official Waterkeeper Alliance Affiliate for the Passaic River.

 

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Events

Evening Briefing: The Joy of Backyard Bird Feeding

February 4 at 5:30 pm
Did you know that with minimal effort you can attract over 30 different species of native birds to your backyard? Attracting birds is a great way to bring us closer…
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Dog Hike at the CMA

February 9 at 1:00 pm
Calling all pooches! Grab your family and a leash, and c’mon out to the CMA for a much-needed, mid-winter hike. We know you’re ready to get some fresh air and…
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Pre-Valentine's Day Martini & Cosmo Tasting

February 12 at 5:30 pm
You've made the right choice! GSWA is concocting love potions to put you in the mood for Valentine's Day. From a classic cosmo to a dill pickle martini, sample eight…
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All Upcoming Events

From hikes to educational workshops, GSWA offers a wide variety of environmentally focused programs. We'd love to have you join us at an upcoming event!
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Featured Programs

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In-School Education

GSWA is dedicated to teaching the younger generations about their impact on the watershed and river. Every year, we reach over 3,000 students through our in-school programming.

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Water Quality

Every year, we publish a Water Quality Report Card about the prior year to help inform the public about the data we collect and the issues our watershed faces.

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GSWA in Action

Want to learn more about GSWA and the work that we do? View our photo gallery to see us in action.
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GSWA Partner Events

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GSWA Partner Events

GSWA and its partners in our historic watershed and across the Passaic River region are excited to provide you with a listing of free-to-the-public environmental events happening locally.
For inclusion please contact info@greatswamp.org.
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Featured Post

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Great Swamp Partners Commemorate Anniversary

“JETPORT IN MORRIS COUNTY.” On December 3, 1959, this startling headline appeared in the Newark Evening News revealing the Port of New York Authority’s intent to claim 10,000 acres in Morris County to build the world’s largest regional airport. The proposed plan would obliterate this serene, sparsely settled marshland and eliminate countless varieties of wildlife….
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Publications

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GSWA Fall-Winter 2019 Newsletter

In this issue: Rolling Knolls Update, Are We Pro Development?, Upcoming Events, A Surprise Bequest, 2019 Gala, Fashion Conscious Plants at the CMA, Climate: What’s in Store for NJ, Plastic Bag Bans, Microplastics – Part Two, Flooding Really Stinks in Paterson, and more…
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