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Virtual Passaic River Challenge with GSWA Run/Walk/Bike/Roll 80 Miles in 65 Days MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY (February 7, 2022) — Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) announced today they have launched a fundraiser that is new to the organization. Registration is now open for GSWA’s Source to Sea Virtual Challenge to run, walk, bike, or roll the length of the Passaic River – 80 miles. Participants will have 65 days to complete the challenge from anywhere in the world and at their own pace beginning Saturday, March 12 and ending Sunday, May 15. Register at GreatSwamp.org/events. “I wanted to introduce a unique way...
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MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY – The Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) announced today that their 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala will take place in-person on Thursday, October 3, 5:00-9:00 PM at the Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park, New Jersey. Guests will have the option to sit outside on the patio under an open tent or inside in the ballroom. The evening’s Keynote Speaker, Dave Robinson, is the New Jersey State Climatologist and a distinguished professor at Rutgers University. “We are so grateful to have Dave Robinson speak at our Gala, especially in light of the recent catastrophic storm events,” stated Sally Rubin,...
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May 17, 2021 Six hours of continuous, live, family-friendly entertainment Morristown, NJ —Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) announced today that their 4th annual “Great Swamp Great Music” festival will take place on Sunday, May 23, 2021, 1:00-6:00 PM (gates open at 12:00 noon with live music). The festival location, Giralda Farms Preserve, is located minutes off I-287 in Chatham Township, New Jersey. This family-friendly fundraising event offers a variety of food, adult beverages, unique items for purchase, and a relaxing afternoon of music in the fresh air. “How fortunate are we to have such a beautiful open space as Giralda...
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MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY (October 12, 2020) — The Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) invites individuals and families to become a member and enjoy a guided hike at their Conservation Management Area (CMA) on Tiger Lily Lane in Harding Township on Sunday, October 18. The event runs 1:00-3:00 p.m. and GSWA staff will be on hand to lead socially distant hikes for new members. Current and non-members are also encouraged to attend to enjoy a visit to the CMA for self-guided hikes. Cider and donuts will be provided to all, along with some surprises. Registration and more information can be found...
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MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY – The Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) invites the public to join their free Virtual Gala and Silent Auction. The organization’s largest fundraiser of the year takes place Thursday, October 1, 7:00-8:00 PM. “We had to get very creative this year to transform our Gala from an in-person social event to a dynamic virtual experience,” said GSWA Executive Director, Sally Rubin. “I promise this will be short, informative, and enjoyable. I hope you will tune in and learn about all the great work we do. And you don’t need to get dressed up or find a...
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August 3, 2020 “GREAT SWAMP GREAT MUSIC” FESTIVAL BRINGS LIVE MUSIC TO GIRALDA FARMS PRESERVE FOR A SAFE AND ENTERTAINING AFTERNOON A family-friendly event Morristown, NJ —Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) announced today that their 3rd annual music festival will take place on Sunday, August 16, 2020, 2:00-7:30 PM (gates open at 1:00 PM). The festival’s new location is Giralda Farms Preserve, located just minutes off I-287 in Chatham, New Jersey. The live music festival is open to the public. This family-friendly, outdoor festival is the organization’s 2nd largest annual fundraiser featuring live music, food, and merchandise vendors. ...
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The Great American Outdoors Act will Help Protect New Jersey’s Open Spaces for Generations to Come Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) today led passage of the Great American Outdoors Act (H.R. 1957), bipartisan legislation to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and address the nearly $12 billion maintenance backlog in our national parks and other land management agencies. Representative Sherrill spoke on the floor in favor of the Great American Outdoors Act during debate this afternoon. “The Great American Outdoors Act is landmark conservation legislation to protect our public lands, including right here in...
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Bipartisan legislation fully funds LWCF and addresses the $12 billion maintenance backlog in our national parks Parsippany, NJ -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined with a bipartisan group of Members today to introduce the Great American Outdoors Act, bipartisan legislation to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and address the nearly $12 billion maintenance backlog in our national parks and other land management agencies. Rep. Sherrill was joined by author Representative Joe Cunningham (D-SC) and Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Mike Simpson (R-ID), TJ Cox (D-CA), John Katko (R-NY), Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM), Lee Zeldin (R-NY), Kendra Horn...
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