Healthy Yards, Healthy Waterways

Here you will find guides on how to build and maintain pollinator friendly gardens, as well as information on riparian buffers and our local waterways

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Raritan Headwaters Association

Raritan Headwaters Association serves as the watchdog for the 470-square-mile North and South Branch Raritan watershed, a region which includes East Amwell Township.
 

RHA provide information and opportunities for residents on well testing, stream cleanups, land use and watershed webinars, rain barrell demonstration as well as and educational initiatives for adults and youngsters. 

  • WELL TESTING is done annually in East Amwell. Click here to learn more.
  • PROGRAMS are provided for adults and youngsters. Click here to learn more.River-Friendly-Logo-Final-Color-rasterized Opens in new window
  • RIVER FRIENDLY RESIDENT PROGRAM
    Become a river friendly resident and do your part in protecting your watershed!

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Community Water Advocacy

Sometimes you just have to do it yourself. Below is information on community-based water monitoring sure to inspire the citizen scientist within!

Water Monitoring 101 from NJWatershedwatch.org

NJ Road Salt Study - 2023

Tips for Pollinator Friendly Gardens

NJ Garden Butterfly Habitat - How to

Native Plants for the Small Yard (Brandes)

How to Build a Rain Garden in 10 STEPS

North American Butterfly Association - Resources (Hurwitz)

Create a Jersey-Friendly Yard (Natives, garden templates, etc)


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