New Jersey's Merrill Creek Reservoir Earns Governor's Environmental Excellence Award
The Merrill Creek Reservoir (MCR), a 2,700-acre facility partly owned by FirstEnergy's subsidiaries, has won the 2024 Governor's Environmental Excellence Award from New Jersey's DEP in the 'Healthy Ecosystems and Habitats' category.
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The Merrill Creek Reservoir (MCR), a 2,700-acre facility partly owned by FirstEnergy's subsidiaries, has won the 2024 Governor's Environmental Excellence Award from New Jersey's DEP in the 'Healthy Ecosystems and Habitats' category. The recognition highlights successful conservation efforts across 173 acres, including:
- 75 acres of forest stand and habitat improvements
- 98 acres of native grassland management
- 1 acre of pollinator gardens
- Creation of 78 underwater spider blocks and 17 fish cribs
The 2,727-acre property, located in Washington Township, Warren County, features a 650-acre reservoir and 290-acre environmental preserve. It's home to over 380 species of wildlife, including endangered species. The project demonstrates innovative environmental practices, such as repurposing invasive autumn olive for aquatic habitats instead of using plastic materials.
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New Jersey DEP recognizes site for its 'Healthy Ecosystems and Habitats'
Presented during a Dec. 10 ceremony, the award in the "Healthy Ecosystems and Habitats" category highlights the successful collaboration between MCR, local communities and partners such as Terra Engineers, New Jersey Youth Corps of
John Parke, Environmental Specialist at FirstEnergy and Ecologist at Merrill Creek Reservoir: "The habitat enhancements and restorations at MCR are expected to have far-reaching benefits, not just for wildlife, but for surrounding communities. Our habitat projects serve as models for recognizing the benefits of collaboration for restoration, protection and stewardship of natural resources."
The award recognizes voluntary conservation practices and environmental restoration efforts, covering more than 173 acres of the site. The projects include 75 acres of forest stand and habitat improvement practices, nearly 98 acres of native grassland management and an acre of new and enhanced pollinator gardens.
Additionally, MCR improved its fish habitat at the property by repurposing autumn olive, an invasive woody species removed during its grassland restoration work, into 78 underwater spider blocks and 17 fish cribs. These man-made structures, which provide valuable shelter, nurseries and foraging areas for fish, macroinvertebrates and other aquatic organisms in the reservoir, are typically made using PVC tubes and plastic pipe. By using non-native vegetation, such as the autumn olive, MCR is able to remove the risk of microplastics being released into the water over time.
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