Helpful Humans:
Other organizations in the Watershed and beyond worth checking out:
Save Barnegat Bay
A nonprofit exclusively dedicated to the protection and preservation of Barnegat Bay and its watershed. A trusted voice and advocate for this vital natural resource, serving communities across Ocean and Monmouth Counties.
The Surfrider Foundation Jersey Shore Chapter
Dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.
Pinelands Preservation Alliance
To preserve the Pine Barrens ecosystem, promote wide public engagement in the preservation and enjoyment of natural resources, and advance acquisition of land and development rights for conservation.
The American Littoral Society
They study and conservation of marine life and habitat, protects the coast from harm, and empowers others to do the same.
https://www.littoralsociety.org
Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions
A non-profit organization that helps New Jersey environmental commissions, individuals, local and state agencies preserve natural resources and promote healthy communities.
EarthShare New Jersey
Working together to create a cleaner, greener, healthier New Jersey accessible to all.
The Wetlands Institute of Stone Harbor
They promote appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of coastal and wetland ecosystems through programs in research, conservation, and education.
The South Jersey Land and Water Trust
A non-profit conservation organization working to protect and preserve the land and water resources of southern New Jersey. Preserving open space and farmland, hosting educational workshops, installing stream buffers and rain gardens, and much more.
The New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC)
An alliance of labor, community, and environmental organizations working together for safe, secure jobs, and a healthy, sustainable environment. WEC links workers, communities, and environmentalists through training, technical assistance, grassroots organizing, and public policy campaigns to promote dialogue, collaboration, and joint action.
Sierra Club New Jersey Chapter
The NJ Chapter promotes awareness and action in local and statewide conservation and environmental justice issues, and sponsors outings for adults and youth, to promote the awareness of our environment. As a grassroots advocacy and lobbying organization, the New Jersey Chapter also engages in political activity, working to elect environmental champions and pass legislation to meet the demands of the climate emergency.
https://www.sierraclub.org/new-jersey
The New Jersey Pinelands Commission
An independent state agency whose mission is to “preserve, protect, and enhance the natural and cultural resources of the Pinelands National Reserve, and to encourage compatible economic and other human activities consistent with that purpose.”
New Jersey Conservation Foundation
The staff members and supporters of New Jersey Conservation Foundation are passionate about the state of New Jersey and preserving its natural resources.
NJ Audubon
Inspire and empower people to care for nature throughout New Jersey and beyond.
Monmouth Conservation Foundation
Monmouth Conservation Foundation’s purpose is to acquire and preserve open space and farmland and conserve natural habitats throughout Monmouth County in support of outdoor recreation, agriculture, clean water, and wildlife for long-term sustainability.
https://www.monmouthconservation.org
New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance
We are an alliance of New Jersey organizations & individuals committed to creating healthy, sustainable & just communities by eliminating environmental injustices in low income & communities of color.
The Native Plant Society of New Jersey
A statewide non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation, protection, and study of the native flora of New Jersey.
The Barnegat Bay Partnership
One of 28 congressionally designated National Estuary Programs established to protect and restore the water quality and ecological integrity of estuaries of national significance.
