2017 NJ Land Conservation Rally

What we do in our own yards and neighborhoods determines how clean our water is for drinking and how healthy our waterways are for fishing and swimming.  By making smart landscaping choices, we can transform our yards into natural ”sponges” to capture stormwater and reduce the “people” pollution carried into our rivers and bays.  
Jersey-Friendly Yards (www.jerseyyards.org) is an easy-to-use, online source of information about how to landscape for a healthy environment in New Jersey. The website provides state-specific resources for reducing use of fertilizers and pesticides, conserving water, planting native species, creating habitat for wildlife, and improving overall yard health.  Users can search the Plant Database and create a custom plant list for conditions on their own property. 
Karen Walzer and Becky Laboy will showcase the website’s resources and practical applications, including the results of several landscaping projects implemented at Homeowner Associations and at branches of OceanFirst Bank.