In 2026, the New Jersey Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership (NJCWRP), enters its 23rd year by highlighting the partnerships, projects, and investments that are restoring wetlands, protecting open space, ad improving stream corridors across New Jersey.

The Spring meeting was hosted by Pinelands Nursery, a long-time NJCWRP member, and provided tours of the nursery. Joseph Seebode, Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), provided an update of the administration’s priorities for NJDEP, many of which are closely linked to the mission of NJCWRP. Additionally, members received updates on seven NJCWRP funded projects that are in various stages of implementation.

The meeting also featured a presentation by New Jersey American Water, a new member, awarding a $10,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation to the Hacklebarney Trout Unlimited Chapter in support of Phase 3 of the India Brook Restoration Project.

Since inception, NJCWRP has funded more than 74 projects across the state, which has led to the preservation of more than 1,084 acres and 178 stream miles. Additionally, more than $1,727,000 in partner contributions and in-kind services from Partners has helped support projects totaling more than #32 million.

NJCWRP welcomes corporate, nonprofit, and public sector partners interested in supporting restoration projects that deliver measurable environmental benefits for communities across New Jersey.