Category Archives: Watershed News

Collins Ave clean-up Dec 3 2017

Meet Amber Mallm, our new watershed ambassador who organized this great clean-up.

Our new Watershed Ambassador, Amber Mallm, organized a great event today. Thanks to all the fantastic volunteers who helped clean up the ditch between Cindy Lane and Collins Ave in Ocean Township. This ditch funnels storm water into a small pipe that takes it under Rt 35,  into a ninety degree turn,  behind the new senior center and  into Weltz Park. It was totally dry today and there was lots of garbage, mostly beer cans and bottles. Thanks to the Long Branch Interact/Environmental Club for making this day a success. Your enthusiasm and energy are amazing. We hope to see you again on other projects.

Perhaps a garbage pail at the entrance to this trail would encourage people to carry out their garbage,


Two of our founding trustees: Laura Bagwell and Jeff King.




Trail weeding is finished!

Trail Maintenance

We just finished clearing the weeds and tidying up the trails, and everything is looking great! Swing by for a walk soon to check out the fresh paths and enjoy some time out in nature.

After several days of hard work weeding, Chuck finally finished the trail. The new push pull hoe was a wonder.

Did you know? Trails are the watershed’s first line of defense! Well-maintained trails prevent soil from washing into Whale Pond Brook, which keeps the water clear and protects the fish and wildlife that call it home.

Meanwhile the caterpillars are enjoying the milkweed in the butterfly garden.
And the hydrangea is looking very happy!