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November 09, 2009: Green Acres: 600 Acres Immediately Funded for Protection
New Jersey voted “Yes” on Public Question
#1 to continue investing in preserving our land, water and history for the benefit of all citizens today, and for future generations.
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Jon Schwedler
(301) 897-8570 x231 |
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October 27, 2009: 600 Acres to be Lost without Green Acres Bond Funding
The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey announced today the opportunity to protect 600 acres that serve as some of the state’s cleanest watersheds and habitat for bald eagles— if New Jersey’s voters approve Question #1 on the ballot November 3rd.
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Jon Schwedler
(301) 897-8570
E-mail: jschwedler@tnc.org |
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February 08, 2008: 12th Annual New Jersey Land Conservation Rally
12th Annual New Jersey Land Conservation Rally
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick
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Diane Borowsky
For more information on the 12th Annual New Jersey Land Conservation Rally and Pre-Rally Field Trip, please visit: http://njconservation.org. |
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May 25, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Celebrates National Trails Day
The Nature Conservancy of New Jersey is teaming up with conservation-minded volunteers in the community to celebrate National Trails Day at its Muckshaw Ponds Preserve located in Sussex County.
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Eric Olsen
Phone: 908-879-7262, ext. 34
E-mail: eolsen@tnc.org |
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April 20, 2006: AAA Calls On Public To Turn In Used, Lead-Acid Batteries
In commemoration of Earth Day, the AAA New Jersey Automobile Club and its team of battery service professionals want the public’s help in hunting down what is estimated to be more than 5 million used lead-acid automotive and marine batteries.
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Pam Fischer / Michele Mount
Phone: (973) 245-4858/4859
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January 27, 2006: Haddonfield High School student raises $5,000 for Nature Conservancy
Last fall, Joey Goldberg, a concerned student at Haddonfield High School turned his musical talents into much needed hurricane relief for The Nature Conservancy’s Gulf Coast conservation programs. He wrote, recorded, and sold a CD of original music, raising $5,000 for The Nature Conservancy’s conservation work in Louisiana and Mississippi.
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Steve Ertel
Phone: (610) 834-1323 Ext. 123
E-mail: sertel@tnc.org |
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December 21, 2005: The Nature Conservancy Applauds Gov. Codey
The Nature Conservancy Applauds Gov. Codey for Joining Historic Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to Combat Climate Change
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Steve Ertel
Phone: (610) 834-1323 Ext. 123
E-mail: sertel@tnc.org |
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December 16, 2005: The Nature Conservancy Applauds the Appointment of Rep. Bob Menendez to the U.S. Senate
Barbara Brummer, Ph.D., executive director of The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey today released the following statement regarding the appointment of Rep. Bob Menendez (NJ-13) to replace Governor-elect Jon Corzine (NJ) in the U.S. Senate for the remainder of his term.
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Steve Ertel
Phone: (610) 834-1323 Ext. 123
E-mail: sertel@tnc.org |
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November 22, 2005: The Nature Conservancy Receives $35,000 Grant from BMW
The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey received a $35,000 grant from BMW of North America, LLC. The grant will be used to support public education and community outreach in the Skylands region of northern New Jersey.
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Steve Ertel
(610) 834-1323 Ext. 123
E-mail: sertel@tnc.org |
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October 13, 2005: The Nature Conservancy hosts nature talks.
The Nature Conservancy hosts nature talks Thursday, October 27 at The Kay Environmental Center in Chester.
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Merl Pelletier
The Nature Conservancy
(908) 879-7262, ext. 37
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October 06, 2005: The Nature Conservancy Expands Muckshaw Ponds Preserve
Conservancy purchase of 86 acres connects Muckshaw Ponds Preserve with the 1,900-acre Whittingham Wildlife Management area, creating an extensive greenway for plants and animals and preserving water quality and recreation opportunities.
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Steve Ertel
Phone: (610) 834-1323, Ext. 123
E-mail: sertel@tnc.org |
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September 15, 2005: New Jersey’s Bog Turtle Restoration Program Is Selected for Grant From US Fish and Wildlife Service
Trident Environmental Consultants will receive nearly $30,000 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Private Stewardship Grant program for a project of partnership with The Nature Conservancy to protect bog turtles.
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Mike Van Clef, Ph.D.
Phone: (973) 300-0311
E-mail: mvanclef@tnc.org |
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May 09, 2005: Conservancy Celebrates National Trails Day at Sussex County Preserve
The Nature Conservancy of New Jersey is teaming with conservation-minded volunteers in the community to celebrate National Trails Day at its Muckshaw Ponds Preserve located in Sussex County.
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Wendy Priestner
Phone: (973) 300-0311
E-mail: wpriestner@tnc.org |
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April 05, 2005: The Nature Conservancy, AAA, and the EPA Sponsor The Great Battery Roundup
In commemoration of Earth Day, the AAA New Jersey Automobile Club and the EPA are asking area motorists to support the environment by helping “Get the lead out” during AAA’s Great Battery Roundup®.
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Pam Fischer or Michele Mount
Phone: (973) 245-4858/4859 |
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February 01, 2005: Nature Conservancy in New Jersey Welcomes New Members to Board of Trustees
The Nature Conservancy of New Jersey recently elected nine distinguished members to its board which helps guide the nonprofit conservation organization in its work to save New Jersey’s threatened lands and waters.
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Kate Hougen
Phone: (703) 841-8778
E-mail: khougen@tnc.org |
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December 31, 2004: The Conservancy Marks a Year of Conservation Accomplishments
The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey Marks a Year of
Conservation Accomplishments.
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Amy Berridge
Phone: (908) 879-7262 ext.32
E-mail: aberridge@tnc.org |
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November 29, 2004: Nature Conservancy Staff Member Named to Invasive Species Council
Dr. Mike Van Clef has been named to NJ Invasive Species Council, a consortium of individuals that recognize the need to address the introduction and spread of invasive species in New Jersey.
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Amy Berridge
Phone: (908) 879-7262 x32
E-mail: aberridge@tnc.org |
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November 29, 2004: Conservancy Protects Blair Creek Preserve
Project of partnership safeguards 480 acres of critical Skylands matrix forest.
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Amy Berridge
Phone: (908) 879-7262 x32
E-mail: aberridge@tnc.org |
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November 22, 2004: Conservancy receives $1.5 million from the 3M Foundation
Funds to be used for conservation projects of partnership in Sourland Mountains.
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Amy Berridge
Phone: (908) 879-7262 x32
E-mail: aberridge@tnc.org |
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March 04, 2004: Nature Conservancy Names Barbara Brummer, Ph.D. as Executive Director
A passion for conservation and demonstrated leadership mark new state director.
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Amy Berridge
Phone: (908) 879-7262 x32
E-mail: aberridge@tnc.org |
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