Top 5 Accomplishments of the Wallkill River Watershed Management Group (WRWMG)

1. Brought in more than $3 million dollars of grant funding to Sussex County for:

• watershed characterization studies
• watershed management plans
• water quality monitoring programs
• education and outreach initiatives
• watershed restoration projects  

2. Generated cooperative partnerships to maximize available funding resources, share technical expertise, and execute watershed initiatives with entities such as:

• NJDEP     
• United States Fish and Wildlife Service
• United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service
• The Nature Conservancy
• The Pinchot Institute for Conservation
• The William Penn Foundation
• The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 

3. Established a 3-pronged watershed management program aimed at reducing non-point source pollutant loadings, improving water quality, and promoting long-term watershed health through:

• Riparian Ecosystem Enhancement
• Stormwater Management
• Agricultural Outreach and Assistance 

4. Secured funding, generated volunteer participation and services, and provided hands-on coordination, field installation, and ongoing maintenance for 12+ streambank and riparian restoration projects, along more than 5 miles of waterways in Sussex County

5. Educated local residents about water quality issues and fostered a greater sense of watershed stewardship to ensure the long-term sustainability of local watersheds for future generations