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Name of Project:
 MacKannan Property
Geographic Fund:
 South Jersey Metro
Location of Project:
 Oldmans Township, Salem County
Watershed Management Area (WMA):

18
Type of Project:
 Land Acquisition
Size:
 40 acres
Nonprofit Organization:
 South Jersey Land and Water Trust
Status:
 A contract is pending with 50% NJDEP Green Acres funding approved through a South Jersey Land Trust - Green Acres Project Area Grant
Total Project Cost:
 Not yet available
Funds Raised:
 $250,000
Funds Needed:
 CRI will be providing remaining funding shortfall through the South Jersey Industries NRD Settlement.
Leverage:
 N/A - Project is fully funded
PROJECT SIGNIFICANCE
Located within the large farming region of the Delaware Bay Watershed, the MacKannan property is in close proximity to preserved farmland as well as prime agricultural lands ripe for preservation, but threatened by the wave of development crossing the region.

Acquisition of this property by the South Jersey Land and Water Trust will serve to establish a preservation foothold in the significantly threatened locale of the Oldman's Creek Watershed and Raccoon Oldman's Farm Belt. It will also act as a catalyst and encourage additional preservation of contiguous properties along the creek and in the surrounding area

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The preservation of this forested property in Oldman's Creek Watershed will provide multiple opportunities, which include:

  • The preservation of a significant deciduous forest habitat with many mature oaks and beech providing valuable song bird habitat;

  • The only public boating access to Oldman's Creek with a boat landing, dock and significant stream frontage;

  • Public nature and hiking trails;

  • Protection of the natural scenic character of the creek and the town of Auburn;

  • Preservation of the historic circa 1790 home and historic Boy Scouts of America Camp Kimble history of the site, and enhancement of a larger Oldman's Creek Greenway effort; and

  • The preservation of the MacKannan Property will encourage the preservation of contiguous properties along the creek in both Salem and Gloucester County.


FUNDS NEEDED

Conservation Resources Inc. is providing the remaining funding for this project through the South Jersey Industries Natural Resource Damage Settlement.

 
 
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