New Jersey Land Preservation Organizations

Coalition for Affordable Housing
and the Environment -
A statewide group of planning, environmental and housing organizations, and advocates who recognize the interdependency of urban, suburban and rural communities, that is working to build unique partnerships for a just and sustainable New Jersey.
www.cahenj.org

Coalition for a Better Waterfront -
Formed in 1990 in response to an ill-planned development in Hoboken, the Coalition has since defeated developer's and helped to create a park in its place. They continue to advocate for full public access to the Hudson River waterfront.
www.betterwaterfront.com

Conservation Fund -
The Conservation Fund promotes land preservation and restoration through grants and corporate funding.
www.conservationfund.org

Delaware and Raritan Canal Watch -
Formed in 1998 to help promote, enhance and preserve the D&R Canal state park.
Call 609-924-2683

Delaware and Raritan Greenway, Inc. -
D&R Greenway, Inc. protects and preserves central New Jersey's treasured open space. They protect land along the Delaware & Raritan Canal and the streams flowing through the surrounding 1,000-square mile region. They protect woodlands, wetlands, stream corridors, scenic vistas, and open fields.
www.delrargreenway.org

Edison Wetlands -
The Edison Wetlands Association is a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting environmentally sensitive areas of central New Jersey through education, action, and public awareness.
www.edisonwetlands.org

Environmental Education Fund -
Works to educate residents about the dangers of pesticides and the ease of organic lawns.

Forked River Mountain Coalition -
The Forked River Mountain Coalition is a grassroots organization working to conserve, maintain, protect and restore the natural, cultural, historical, recreational and other resources of the Forked River Mountains. The Forked River Mountains are located in the Pinelands.
www.frmc.org

Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space -
Dedicated to land preservation and conservation through land owner assistance and the education of elected officials and the public.
www.fohvos.org

Friends of Liberty State Park -
An open space advocacy organization dedicated to the park's future as a free, urban waterfront oasis.
www.folsp.org

Friends of Princeton Open Space -
Protecting open space in the Princeton area since 1969.
http://fopos.org

Friends of Weehawken Waterfront -
Promoting public access to the waterfront, sensible planning and the preservation of the scenic waterfront views.
www.weehawkenwaterfront.com

Friends of West Windsor Open Space -
FOWWOS assists local government preserve open space, raises funds for land preservation and fosters the local study of natural resources conservation.
www.princetonol.com/groups/fowwos

Fund for Roosevelt, Inc. -
Established to foster stewardship of valuable wetlands and natural areas of the Borough of Roosevelt. The Fund also promotes a sensible management plan for the future.
pluto.njcc.com/~ret/ffr/fund.html

Great Swamp Watershed Association -
Promotes protection of the Great Swamp watershed through political action and conservation.
greatswamp.org

Highlands Coalition -
Works to preserve the NJ Highlands from development and sprawl.
highlandscoalition.org

Hudson County Improvement Authority -
HCIA is an autonomous public agency with broad responsibilities in solid waste management, recycling, recycling education, affordable housing and transportation management in Hudson County.
www.hcia.org/

Hunterdon Coalition -
Address land preservation, development and other environmental issues in Hunterdon County.
www.hunterdoncoalition.org

Hunterdon County Farmland Preservation Program -
Promoting the present and future of Hunterdon County agriculture by preserving agricultural land and by promoting public education and agricultural viability.
www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/cadb.htm

Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance -
HLTA supports farmland and open space acquisition in Hunterdon County. The organization acts by promoting landowner awareness of preservation benefits, recruiting volunteers and acquiring open space.
www.hlta.org

Interstate Hiking Club -
IHC conducts scheduled outings and activities throughout New York and New Jersey. They are a part of the NY NJ Trail Conference.
www.mindspring.com/~interstatehiking/IHC.html

Jockey Hollow Historic Preservation -
Grassroots protection for this Morristown, NJ National Historic Park and surrounding areas.
www.jockeyhollow.org

Lawrence Township Conservation Foundation -
LTCF's mission is to identify and save important portions of Lawrence Township's (Mercer County) remaining open spaces. LTCF owns a 63 acre wooded wetlands called Shipetaukin Woods.
609-896-9714
email: joycemc@earthlink.net

League of Women Voters -
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government.
www.lwvnj.org

Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance -
Online community center for NJ/NY metro area waterfront issues.
www.waterwire.net

Monmouth Conservation Foundation -
Purchases and holds in trust, land threatened by improper development until conveyance to the county park system, a municipality or to individuals with conservation covenants.
www.monmouthconservation.org

Morris Land Conservancy -
Purchases open space for preservation in Morris County.
morrislandconservancy.org

Nature Conservancy of NJ -
The Nature Conservancy of NJ purchases and protects land that is home to threatened or endangered species.
tnc.org

New Jersey Audubon -
Preserves bird habitat and educates NJ residents about conservation.
njaudubon.org

New Jersey Comparative Risk Project -
Sponsored by DEP and performed at Rutgers University the project will compare New Jersey's environmental problems to one another in order to guide strategic planning by state government and to foster public discussion on environmental issues.
radburn.rutgers.edu/andrews/projects/njcrp/default.htm

New Jersey Conservation Foundation -
Purchases open space for preservation throughout the state.
njconservation.org

New Jersey Environmental Lobby -
Lobbies NJ state legislature for clean air, water and land and hosts this web site.

New Jersey Future -
NJ Future is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and advocacy organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life in New Jersey.
www.njfuture.org

NJ Public Interest Group (PIRG) -
Advocates for consumers and the natural environment.
njpirg.org

New Jersey Sierra Club -
Works to protect water, air and land through local chapters and legislative lobbying.
enviroweb.org/njsierra/

New York / New Jersey Trail Conference -
NYNJTC sponsors trail building and open space protection throughout NY and NJ. They also sponsor outings and publish guide books.
www.nynjtc.org

Pesticide Action Network -
Works to reduce pesticide use around the world.
panna.org

Pinelands Preservation Alliance -
Works to preserve the Pinelands National Reserve, over 1 million acres, 22% of NJ land mass 2/3 in private hands.
pinelandsalliance.org

Ridge and Valley Conservancy -
RVC works to preserve valuable open space in the Kittatiny Ridge and Valley area of North Western New Jersey. To date they have preserved over 1600 acres with 300 more to come by years end. RVC holds regular events including trail hikes, talks and dinners.
www.rvclandtrust.org

Sierra Activist -
A great site for recent environmental news and pressing issues in need of action. The site also offers free email accounts.
www.sierraactivist.org

Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association -
Enhances the quality of the natural environment in the 265-square mile region drained by Stony Brook and the Millstone River. They address key issues affecting water quality and land use, and preserve open space by maintaining a 785-acre nature reserve and a working organic farm.
www.thewatershed.org

Urban Conservation Action Partnership -
UCAP's staff provides assistance to citizens, local governments, non-profit groups, and others to help communities reduce sources of nonpoint source pollution including soil erosion, stormwater runoff, and degraded urban parks and river corridors.
www.nj.nrcs.usda.gov/urban/ucap.html

Wetlands Institute -
Through education, research and stewardship, the Wetlands Institute promotes appreciation and understanding of the vital role of wetlands and coastal ecosystems.
www.wetlandsinstitute.org



	Association of NJ Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) - Works with Environmental Commissions throughout the state to improve the local environment. anjec.org
	Coalition for Affordable Housing and the Environment - A statewide group of planning, environmental and housing organizations, and advocates who recognize the interdependency of urban, suburban and rural communities, that is working to build unique partnerships for a just and sustainable New Jersey. www.cahenj.org Coalition for a Better Waterfront - Formed in 1990 in response to an ill-planned development in Hoboken, the Coalition has since defeated developer's and helped to create a park in its place. They continue to advocate for full public access to the Hudson River waterfront. www.betterwaterfront.com Conservation Fund - The Conservation Fund promotes land preservation and restoration through grants and corporate funding. www.conservationfund.org Delaware and Raritan Canal Watch - Formed in 1998 to help promote, enhance and preserve the D&R Canal state park. Call 609-924-2683 Delaware and Raritan Greenway, Inc. - D&R Greenway, Inc. protects and preserves central New Jersey's treasured open space. They protect land along the Delaware & Raritan Canal and the streams flowing through the surrounding 1,000-square mile region. They protect woodlands, wetlands, stream corridors, scenic vistas, and open fields. www.delrargreenway.org Edison Wetlands - The Edison Wetlands Association is a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting environmentally sensitive areas of central New Jersey through education, action, and public awareness. www.edisonwetlands.org Environmental Education Fund - Works to educate residents about the dangers of pesticides and the ease of organic lawns. Forked River Mountain Coalition - The Forked River Mountain Coalition is a grassroots organization working to conserve, maintain, protect and restore the natural, cultural, historical, recreational and other resources of the Forked River Mountains. The Forked River Mountains are located in the Pinelands. www.frmc.org Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space - Dedicated to land preservation and conservation through land owner assistance and the education of elected officials and the public. www.fohvos.org Friends of Liberty State Park - An open space advocacy organization dedicated to the park's future as a free, urban waterfront oasis. www.folsp.org Friends of Princeton Open Space - Protecting open space in the Princeton area since 1969. http://fopos.org Friends of Weehawken Waterfront - Promoting public access to the waterfront, sensible planning and the preservation of the scenic waterfront views. www.weehawkenwaterfront.com Friends of West Windsor Open Space - FOWWOS assists local government preserve open space, raises funds for land preservation and fosters the local study of natural resources conservation. www.princetonol.com/groups/fowwos Fund for Roosevelt, Inc. - Established to foster stewardship of valuable wetlands and natural areas of the Borough of Roosevelt. The Fund also promotes a sensible management plan for the future. pluto.njcc.com/~ret/ffr/fund.html Great Swamp Watershed Association - Promotes protection of the Great Swamp watershed through political action and conservation. greatswamp.org Highlands Coalition - Works to preserve the NJ Highlands from development and sprawl. highlandscoalition.org Hudson County Improvement Authority - HCIA is an autonomous public agency with broad responsibilities in solid waste management, recycling, recycling education, affordable housing and transportation management in Hudson County. www.hcia.org/ Hunterdon Coalition - Address land preservation, development and other environmental issues in Hunterdon County. www.hunterdoncoalition.org Hunterdon County Farmland Preservation Program - Promoting the present and future of Hunterdon County agriculture by preserving agricultural land and by promoting public education and agricultural viability. www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/cadb.htm Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance - HLTA supports farmland and open space acquisition in Hunterdon County. The organization acts by promoting landowner awareness of preservation benefits, recruiting volunteers and acquiring open space. www.hlta.org Interstate Hiking Club - IHC conducts scheduled outings and activities throughout New York and New Jersey. They are a part of the NY NJ Trail Conference. www.mindspring.com/~interstatehiking/IHC.html Jockey Hollow Historic Preservation - Grassroots protection for this Morristown, NJ National Historic Park and surrounding areas. www.jockeyhollow.org Lawrence Township Conservation Foundation - LTCF's mission is to identify and save important portions of Lawrence Township's (Mercer County) remaining open spaces. LTCF owns a 63 acre wooded wetlands called Shipetaukin Woods. 609-896-9714 email: joycemc@earthlink.net League of Women Voters - A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government. www.lwvnj.org Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance - Online community center for NJ/NY metro area waterfront issues. www.waterwire.net Monmouth Conservation Foundation - Purchases and holds in trust, land threatened by improper development until conveyance to the county park system, a municipality or to individuals with conservation covenants. www.monmouthconservation.org Morris Land Conservancy - Purchases open space for preservation in Morris County. morrislandconservancy.org Nature Conservancy of NJ - The Nature Conservancy of NJ purchases and protects land that is home to threatened or endangered species. tnc.org New Jersey Audubon - Preserves bird habitat and educates NJ residents about conservation. njaudubon.org New Jersey Comparative Risk Project - Sponsored by DEP and performed at Rutgers University the project will compare New Jersey's environmental problems to one another in order to guide strategic planning by state government and to foster public discussion on environmental issues. radburn.rutgers.edu/andrews/projects/njcrp/default.htm New Jersey Conservation Foundation - Purchases open space for preservation throughout the state. njconservation.org New Jersey Environmental Lobby - Lobbies NJ state legislature for clean air, water and land and hosts this web site. New Jersey Future - NJ Future is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and advocacy organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life in New Jersey. www.njfuture.org NJ Public Interest Group (PIRG) - Advocates for consumers and the natural environment. njpirg.org New Jersey Sierra Club - Works to protect water, air and land through local chapters and legislative lobbying. enviroweb.org/njsierra/ New York / New Jersey Trail Conference - NYNJTC sponsors trail building and open space protection throughout NY and NJ. They also sponsor outings and publish guide books. www.nynjtc.org Pesticide Action Network - Works to reduce pesticide use around the world. panna.org Pinelands Preservation Alliance - Works to preserve the Pinelands National Reserve, over 1 million acres, 22% of NJ land mass 2/3 in private hands. pinelandsalliance.org Ridge and Valley Conservancy - RVC works to preserve valuable open space in the Kittatiny Ridge and Valley area of North Western New Jersey. To date they have preserved over 1600 acres with 300 more to come by years end. RVC holds regular events including trail hikes, talks and dinners. www.rvclandtrust.org Sierra Activist - A great site for recent environmental news and pressing issues in need of action. The site also offers free email accounts. www.sierraactivist.org Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association - Enhances the quality of the natural environment in the 265-square mile region drained by Stony Brook and the Millstone River. They address key issues affecting water quality and land use, and preserve open space by maintaining a 785-acre nature reserve and a working organic farm. www.thewatershed.org Urban Conservation Action Partnership - UCAP's staff provides assistance to citizens, local governments, non-profit groups, and others to help communities reduce sources of nonpoint source pollution including soil erosion, stormwater runoff, and degraded urban parks and river corridors. www.nj.nrcs.usda.gov/urban/ucap.html Wetlands Institute - Through education, research and stewardship, the Wetlands Institute promotes appreciation and understanding of the vital role of wetlands and coastal ecosystems. www.wetlandsinstitute.org