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Name of Project:

Water Quality, Wetland and Wildlife Habitat Improvement through Riparian Restoration
Geographic Fund:
 Highlands/ Ridge and Valley
Location of Project:
 Upper Delaware and Wallkill watersheds
Watershed Management Areas (WMA):
 Watershed Management Areas 1 and 2 (Upper Delaware and Wallkill)
Type of Project:
 Water Quality / Stream Restoration
Size:
 variable
Organization:
 North Jersey Resource Conservation & Development Council
Status:
 North Jersey RC&D is currently funding riparian restoration projects in this area through a Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) contribution agreement from the Natural Resources Conservation Service.  Continued funding would allow the momentum that has been building for these types of stewardship projects to continue.
Total Project Cost:
 $282,520.00
Funds Raised:
 $0
Funds Needed:
 $282,520.00
Leverage:
 Not yet available

An Established Riparian Buffer in Sparta Township

 PROJECT SIGNIFICANCE

Through this project, the North Jersey Resource Conservation & Development Council (NJRCD) and project partners will implement eight riparian restoration projects in the Upper Delaware and Wallkill Watersheds.  These watersheds in northwest New Jersey are not only experiencing tremendous development pressure, but are also home to some of the state’s most pristine wildlife habitat.  Now is a critical time to implement riparian restoration projects to provide linkages and extend habitat corridors in this critical habitat region as well as to improve water quality in these streams. 

Riparian buffers provide numerous benefits including:

  • reduced soil and sediment pollution
  • increased shading of waterways to decrease water temperature and in turn increase dissolved oxygen
  • reduced non-point source pollution and stormwater run-off that could contain nutrients such as nitrates, phosphates, and inorganics
  • reduced flooding as a result of slower out-of-bank flows
  • increased native wildlife habitat
  • increased band and shoreline stability, and
  • improved aesthetic and recreation value.
   PROJECT DESCRIPTION  
 

Sites for buffer installation will be selected utilizing a proven method used by North Jersey RC&D for several years through other grant funded projects. RC&D staff will work with project site owners to develop and implement the restoration plan. The RC&D Watershed Specialist will also coordinate volunteer labor and equipment needed to implement the project. Site maintenance plans will be developed for each site and annual monitoring conducted to ensure that the plan is being followed.

 
 
FUNDS NEEDED

These projects are funded through a Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) contribution agreement from the Natural Resources Conservation Service which requires a 50% match to their funding. NJRC&D is requesting matching funds to support the successful implementation of riparian restoration projects over the next 18 months. This project is scalable. The number of projects completed can be increased or decreased based on available funding.

 

 
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