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Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed
Association
ALTERNATE NAME
The Watershed
ADDRESS
J. Seward Johnson Sr. Environmental Center, 31 Titus Mill Road
Pennington, NJ 08543
PHONE
609-737-3735 - Office
609-737-7592 - Buttinger Nature Center
FAX
609-737-3075
INTERNET ADDRESS
ADMINISTRATOR
Jim Waltman, Executive Director
CONTACT NAME
Candy Peck-Reed, Office Manager
DESCRIPTION
A community-supported environmental organization whose
mission is to enhance the quality of the natural environment in
the area drained by the Stony Brook and the Millstone River.
Addressed are key issues affecting water quality and land use,
education of area residents about the ecology of the natural
environment and preservation of open space by maintaining an
860-acre nature reserve.
PROGRAMS
Buttinger Nature Education Center: Education facility hosting a
nature library, interactive computer displays, classroom, Stony
Brook Gallery with juried art exhibits open to the public and
the Nature Shop, which sells natural history and environmental
books and nature gifts for all ages. 609-737-7592.
Environmental Education Program: Year-round offering of
courses, workshops, field trips and lectures for teachers,
students, school classes and adults; conducted at schools, on
the reserve and at other sites in the area. Includes pre-school
and after-school activities. Contact Maryann Polefka, Nature
Center Manager, 609-737-7592.
RATs, CATs, & BATs-- Volunteer-Based Comprehensive Water
Quality Monitoring Program: Program which utilizes RATs (River
Action Teams),to make visual assessments of waterways and
meet regularly to discuss local issues; CATs (Chemical
Assessment Teams), to test water quality at sites around the
region every other Sat.; BATs (Biological Assessment Teams),
to take quarterly biological samples and catalog their findings;
and Action Teams, to work on stream bank restoration and
reforestation projects. Contact: Beth April, Watershed Specialist
Summer Environmental Education Day Camp: Camp providing
area children grades 1-9 the opportunity to explore nature and
develop their naturalist skills. One- and two-week sessions
offered in July and August. Call 609-737-7592.
Literature and the Environment: Reading course which offers
discussion of the best in nature writings and books. Fees for
each series: $25 members; $35 non-members. Call 609-737-
7592.
FOUNDED
1949
SUBJECTS
Environmental Organizations and Services
Camping
Recreation
Education - Adult
Education - Children and Youth
LAST UPDATED
4/08