In a shift from the way stormwater has traditionally been managed, four municipalities in the Stony Brook watershed are working together to develop a single, regional plan to address flooding…
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From watercolor painting to vernal pool walks, families and environmental advocates gathered Saturday at The Watershed Institute to celebrate World Water Day with hands-on learning and outdoor exploration focused on…
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The Sourland Conservancy’s Talk of the Sourlands series is wrapping up another incredible season with one final, thought-provoking presentation. This year’s talks—presented in partnership with The Watershed Institute—have explored topics…
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The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has cited Mercer County and its contractor after large amounts of clay and sand from a bridge-repair project entered the Stony Brook…
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Mercer County and Hopewell Township officials say cleanup is underway in the Stony Brook after an emergency bridge repair released clay and silt into the waterway, turning sections of the…
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The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recognized The Watershed Institute on Monday with its Our Water’s Worth It award, honoring the nonprofit for its regional leadership on stormwater management and…
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The Trenton Thunder, Mercer County, and The Watershed Institute are thrilled to announce a monumental collaboration, uniting beloved community events RiverFest and Trenton River Days into one spectacular event! This…
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Butterflies are often associated with transformation, rebirth, and growth—not just symbolically, but ecologically. As vital pollinators, their beauty supports more than just aesthetics: they help plants reproduce and signal a…
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Hopewell Valley School District Awarded $30K Grant to Boost Climate Education and Stormwater Resilience
The Hopewell Valley Regional School District has been awarded a $30,000 state grant to expand climate change education and install nature-based infrastructure across its schools, officials announced Wednesday during a…
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The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) this week announced proposed changes and a revised timeline for adopting its long-awaited REAL (Resilient Environments and Landscapes) coastal flood protection rules—even…