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Musconetcong Watershed Association

Asbury, NJ   |  http://www.musconetcong.org

Mission

The Musconetcong Watershed Association (MWA) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the quality of the Musconetcong River and its Watershed, including its natural and cultural resources.

Ruling year info

1993

Executive Director

Ms. Cindy Joerger

Main address

10 Maple Avenue P.O. Box 113

Asbury, NJ 08802 USA

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EIN

22-3199292

NTEE code info

Environmental Quality, Protection, and Beautification N.E.C. (C99)

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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.

Population(s) Served
Adults

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.

Population(s) Served
Adults

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.

Population(s) Served
Adults

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.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

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.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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
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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
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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

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Charting impact

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Financials

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Musconetcong Watershed Association

Board of directors
as of 02/22/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

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

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/1/2021

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

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