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Water Quality/Habitat Protection Committee This committee gathers data on the condition of waterways and wetlands in our area and on sites that are important to wildlife habitat. It is responsible for reestablishing a volunteer monitoring program, creating a database of monitoring results including sites needing restoration, and generating projects to clean up and restore habitat in our watersheds. The committee also has responsibility for interacting with both large and small groups on projects affecting the area. These would include universities and other agencies (for example, on stormwater management projects), and local groups focused on community or site-specific problems. If you are interested in stream monitoring, surveying vernal pools, wildlife assessment, database development, stream and road cleanups, or wetland and stream remediation, this committee will match your interests. Contact: Christine Nolan at (856) 881-2269 |
Land Preservation Committee The role of this committee is to advance land preservation throughout the region and to work closely with the South Jersey Land Trust to protect land along the stream corridors of Gloucester County and within the watersheds of Raccoon and Oldmans Creeks (for which SJLT has NJ Green Acres-approved funding). Committee goals include identifying educational needs related to land preservation, including farmland preservation. In addition, the committee will work with other organizations to advocate for measures that support the farming industry, preserve upland forest habitat, protect wetland and waterway corridors and promote additional open space protection. If you are interested in organizing programs on these topics, promoting agriculture, supporting Federation and SJLT work with municipalities, or monitoring already preserved lands for which SJLT has management responsibility, then you are interested in this committee. Contact: Janet Eisenhauer at (856) 589-4317 |
Membership/Education/Outreach Committee This committee coordinates the efforts that enhance a member's enjoyment in being part of this organization. Examples of this are the quarterly newsletters, gardening for wildlife workshops, WaterFest, annual member events (potluck party, annual meeting), and web site. It is our function to put things in place so that the community will know who we are, what we are doing, and when we are doing it. The committee's work centers on increasing and sustaining the membership of the organization and developing contacts and programs for the organization's many audiences. The committee is also responsible for overseeing activities that focus on educating all ages of the public, such as our in-school programs and community day participations. If you like working with people, organizing fun activities, or creating publications, press materials, or education programs, this is the committee for you. Contact: Christine Nolan at (856) 881-2269 |
Development Committee Devising the funding goals and strategies that will enable the federation to carry out its programs and initiatives is under the supervision of the Development Committee. This includes promoting the organization's mission to potential donors, designing annual giving campaigns, planning events, dinners, raffles, and parties that raise funds, reviewing grant opportunities, and interacting with funding organizations, businesses and people. The Development Committee with the Executive Committee in overseeing management and reports about projects, and communicating about needs and successes to members and supporters. If you are eager to see environmental protection grow in this region, like to organize events, or have familiarity with the business community, charitable foundations, or financial growth generally, this vital committee is the right one for you. Contact: Christine Nolan at (856) 881-2269 |
