Implement green stormwater infrastructure, restore riparian habitat, and conduct outreach about agricultural and stormwater best management practices in the Muddy River Watershed. Project will improve water quality by restoring riparian habitat, preventing over 27,000 gallons of stormwater from entering the watershed, and preventing 69 pounds of sediment annually from entering the system.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Delaware River Restoration Fund
Project Title: Green Infrastructure and Stream Buffer Restoration in the Muddy Run Watershed (NJ)
Organization:
South Jersey Land & Water Trust
Project ID:
0403.17.057015
Description:
Award Amount:
$138074.59
Location:
SJLWT’s restoration efforts will focus on the Muddy Run Watershed, a 17.6 mile-long tributary of the Maurice River in Southwestern NJ flowing through Salem and Cumberland Counties. Project installations will take place in Elmer Borough.