Musconetcong Watershed Association
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
River Watchers
A program of volunteer representatives who sample for water quality testing along the Musconetcong River. Samples are taken four times per year.
River Clean-Up
MWA's Annual River Clean-Up is our largest Clean-Up of the year and takes place the weekend after the opening fishing season for trout. Volunteers can choose a location along the river from Lake Hopatcong to the Delaware River and are provided with bags, gloves, water and a snack.
Asbury Mill Restoration
The Asbury Mill forms much of the early industrial character of Franklin Township, Village of Asbury. Since the Mill's construction along the Musconetcong River, the building has characterized the early industrial might of New Jersey with its use of water wheel, and later, turbine power generation used to power the early machines of industry. Here, at the MWA, we are excited to be able to preserve and restore this mill to its original glory. Once completed, we plan on opening it up to the public as a museum.
Camp Musky
Camp Musky is an educational and fun day camp for kids ages 5 to 12+. Camp Musky offers an outdoor learning experience through hands-on, river-based programs. Campers utilize the beautiful River Resource Center property and adjoining preserved 30 acres of meadows, woods, wetlands and river as they explore nature through storytelling, cooperative play, arts and crafts and nature-based activities.
Community Engagement
Throughout the year, MWA hosts hikes, paddles and River Talks at various locations throughout the watershed. These activities are intended to involve the community and teach them about the area we live in.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total percent of forest cover for the service area
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
River Watchers
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Percentage comes from 2012 NJDEP data.
Number of individuals in the target audience that expresses intent to adopt (or continue) desired behavior
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
River Clean-Up
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Information comes from annual River Cleanup participation.
Number of stakeholders or stakeholder groups who agree to engage
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Community Engagement
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Musconetcong River Management Council members who are comprised of local municipalities, counties, government agencies and NGOs. Created to execute the Musconetcong River Management Plan.
Total pounds of debris collected
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
River Clean-Up
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Estimated weight based on number of trash bags and tires totaled at the end of the 2019 River Cleanup.
Total weight of materials recycled
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
River Clean-Up
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Estimated weight based on the amount of recycling bags collected at 2019 River Cleanup.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Musconetcong Watershed Association (MWA) hopes to continue to educate our community, families and municipal officials on clean water and the health of our river. We also plan to continue restoration of the Asbury Mill, remove a derelict building to create a Musconetcong Island Park in Asbury (Warren County), and continue our events and volunteer programs that clean up, raise awareness for, and monitor the health of the river.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
MWA seeks out grant funding for our larger projects and relies on volunteer and donor support to accomplish our goals. We obtain some of this through hosting events and outreach programs designed to target environmentally conscious grantors and individuals who can help us to further our mission.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
MWA currently employs 3 full-time and 2 part-time staff who, with help from the Board of Directors, work together toward our common goals.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
One of our largest accomplishments to-date is the successful removal of the Hughesville Dam. This dam's notching was attended by former Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell. The late spring/early summer following the removal of the dam, American shad were documented as returned to the river. This was a major milestone for our organization. Among our other programs, we look forward to removing the Warren Glen Dam, just upstream from Hughesville. This removal will restore even more fish passage in our Wild & Scenic focus area.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Musconetcong Watershed Association
Board of directorsas of 02/22/2022
Mr. Richard Cotton
MWA Board President
Cinny MacGonagle
Bill Leavens
MWA Board Secretary
Erik Henriksen
MWA Board Co-VP
Michael Fox
Tomas Gonzales
Oliver Grimsdall
Tim Johnston
John Kluthe
Ray Merrell
Mary Paist-Goldman
MWA Board Co-VP
Chris Stout
MWA Board Treasurer
Beth Styler Barry
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