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Native Plants, Healthy Planet | a podcast by Pinelands NurseryHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick interview some of the top minds in ecology, restoration, conservation, and of course, native plants. Join them on their journey towards knowledge and understanding of some of the larger problems that our ecosystems face.

The Pine Barrens Podcast - Protecting the New Jersey Pinelands and Pine Barrens | Pinelands Preservation AllianceThis podcast explores the topics affecting the land, water, and culture of the Pinelands National Reserve. This podcast is produced by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Episodes: EPISODE 11 - Joanna Burger P.h.D - Northern Pine Snake Conservation In this episode, Joanna and Jason Howell discuss the importance of conserving

Check out the NJ Pinelands Commission's page containing reports, publications and presentations!

Check out the JCNERR's page with their latest research & monitoring information!

Check out the Rutgers Marine Field Station Page:

Check out Dr. David Robinson, the New Jersey State Climatologist's Page:

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Mordecai Island Project Clears Major Hurdle - The SandPaperThe Mordecai Land Trust in Beach Haven has officially announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recommended plan for the Mordecai Island Ecosystem Restoration Project has moved out of feasibility and into the design and implementation phase of the project. Linda Colgan, land trust president, said Corps funding from the federal government was received in December and the project <a href="https://www.thesandpaper.net/articles/mordecai-island-project-clears-major-hurdle/">[…]</a>

Rutgers Researchers Observe Unusual Ocean Conditions - The SandPaperTwo Rutgers University scientists recently discussed the possible implications of their findings last summer of low dissolved oxygen and pH off the New Jersey coast, which concurred with numerous reported mortalities of fish, lobsters and crabs. Grace Saba and Josh Kohut work within Rutgers’s Center for Ocean Observing Leadership, in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences. The center, as <a href="https://www.thesandpaper.net/articles/rutgers-researchers-observe-unusual-ocean-conditions/">[…]</a>

A Lifeline for Drowning MarshesCoastal conservation projects help New Jersey salt marshes stand up to a rising sea.

Places We ProtectBecause of your support, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 60,000 acres of critical natural lands in New Jersey.

New Jersey Endangered SpeciesTNC protected lands and waters provide a haven for some of New Jersey's most endangered species.

Tackling Climate Change in New JerseyThe science is clear: Climate change is the most serious threat facing our planet today. In New Jersey, we are part of the solution.

Southern Fish Species Making Their Way to Barnegat Bay - Barnegat Bay PartnershipWritten by JJ Egan, BBP Field Specialist For the last 12 years, the Barnegat Bay Partnership has conducted a seining survey of the fishes and jellyfishes that inhabit the bay. […]

Cranberries are the ‘underdog’ of Thanksgiving, researcher says. Here’s how they can be better.New Jersey is among the nation's largest producers of cranberries, Thanksgiving's most loved and hated fruit.

Rutgers Researchers Hard At Work, Trying To Invent A Sweeter CranberryRutgers Researchers Hard At Work, Trying To... - New Brunswick, NJ - Looking for something other than politics to chat about around the table? How about the hard work Rutgers is putting into the cranberry:

Tidal patterns found under low-lying forests—what comes next as sea levels rise? - Barnegat Bay PartnershipAs sea level rise, flooding occurs at higher and higher elevations. As flood patterns change, tidal marshes can slowly migrate upslope into low-lying forests. The conversion of forest to marsh […]

Tidal wetland groundwater: the flood from below - Barnegat Bay PartnershipTidal wetlands flood twice a day in the Barnegat Bay. As nature intended, tides rise, water floods the surface, and then drains as the tide falls. But as above, so […]

Birds of New JerseyThe changing seasons bring new birds to New Jersey. Learn more about what birds you'll see and hear during each season.

On the EdgeRising sea levels and strong storms are hurting coastal communities. Here's how some of the most densely populated areas on the East Coast are fighting back.

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New Jersey Audubon | Connecting People with NatureNew Jersey Audubon fosters environmental awareness and a conservation ethic among New Jersey’s citizens; protects New Jersey’s birds, mammals, other animals, and plants, especially endangered and threatened species; and promotes preservation of New Jersey’s valuable natural habitats.

Learn About the Pinelands - Protecting the New Jersey Pinelands and Pine Barrens | Pinelands Preservation AlliancePinelands overview Pine Barrens Ecosystem Pinelands science Pinelands videos History & culture pinelands agriculture Educator & student resources

The Nature Conservancy in New JerseyOur mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. For more than 60 years, we’ve been working in New Jersey to do just that.

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Rancocas Creek HistoryThe Rancocas Creek and surrounding land from Mount Holly to the Delaware River is rich in early American history, custom, and folklore. In the late 1700's and early 1800's, the Rancocas Creek was...

Abbott Marshlands – A freshwater tidal marsh – an urban oasis.The Abbott Marshlands include over 3000 acres of open space in central New Jersey adjacent to the Delaware River between Trenton and Bordentown.

New Jersey Conservation Foundation | HomeThe mission of New Jersey Conservation Foundation is to preserve land and natural resources throughout New Jersey for the benefit of all.

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Save Barnegat Bay - Protecting Barnegat Bay, Restoring It’s Ecosystem.

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It’s not just that rivers make our lives better. We can’t survive without them.www.americanrivers.org/

Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park of Rowan UniversityLocated in South Jersey, the park in Mantua Township, N.J., contains thousands of fossils dating back 65 million years.

Home - Megalopolitan Coastal Transformation Hub (MACH)The Megalopolitan Coastal Transformation Hub (MACH) brings together diverse research teams with coastal stakeholders and decision-makers. Through knowledge co-production, we strive for equitable climate adaptation decision-making in coastal communities. Learn About UsWhat is MACH?Who are we?What are we working on?What have we accomplished?Recording of the 2023 MACH Annual Meeting Hybrid Portion Now AvailableGet a glimpse into some of the research ... Read More

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