New Jersey Conservation Foundation

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New Jersey Conservation Foundation
Formation1960;65 years ago (1960)
Type Nonprofit
22-6065456
Legal status 501(c)(3)
Headquarters Far Hills, New Jersey
Region
New Jersey
Trustee President
Louise Currey Wilson
Co-Executive Director
Tom Gilbert
Co-Executive Director
Alison E. Mitchell
Co-Executive Director
John S. Watson, Jr.
Website https://www.njconservation.org
Formerly called
Great Swamp Committee

The New Jersey Conservation Foundation is a private non-profit organization that works to preserve land and natural resources in the state of New Jersey. Since its founding in 1960, the Foundation has protected 140,000 acres of open space, farmland, and parks. [1]

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History

The foundation was established in 1960 as the Great Swamp Committee. The goal of the committee was to prevent the building of a large airport in the Great Swamp. [2] [3]

Land Stewardship

As of May 2025 New Jersey Conservation Foundation managed 19 preserves throughout New Jersey: [4]

References

  1. ↑ Capuzzo, Jill P. (2020-07-27). "New Jersey Conservation Foundation announces preservation of 48 wooded acres in Raritan Twp". NJ.com. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
  2. ↑ Waggoner, Walter H. (1967-01-25). "$75,000 DONATED FOR SWAMP PARK". The New York Times. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  3. ↑ Capuzzo, Jill P. (2003-08-17). "BRIEFINGS: ENVIRONMENT; DeMARCO DEAL SEALED". The New York Times. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
  4. ↑ "Discover Nature Near You | Preserves in New Jersey". New Jersey Conservation Foundation. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
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