SOUTH BRANCH WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
SOUTH BRANCH WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
The Current
Winter/Spring 2003 Volume 43, No. 1
Check out our new and improved web site at www.sbwa.org. Please tell a friend!
NEW JERSEY PRIVATE WELL TESTING ACT
by Fran Varacalli, Executive Director, SBWA
The Private Well Testing Act (PWTA) was signed into law effective September 2002. The law states that when property with certain types of private drinking water wells is sold or rented, the well water must be tested for contaminants.
General Information on the Private Well Testing Act
The Act covers SALES of two types of properties, and RENTALS of other properties. Testing is required for the following:
How Much Will the Testing Cost?
The laboratories set their testing rates, and the rates will likely vary
depending on how hard it is to collect the sample, the location of the property
in relation to the lab, and other factors.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection estimates that the
average price will be between $450.00 and $650.00.
What Do I Test For?
All wells must be tested for the following contaminants:
total coliform bacteria, iron, manganese, pH, all volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
with established Maximum Contaminant Levels, nitrate, and lead.
If total coliform bacteria are detected, a test must also be conducted for fecal coliform.
In addition to the above tests, a test for arsenic is required for Hunterdon,
Morris and Somerset Counties.
Hunterdon County will also require a test for Gross Alpha Particle Activity
starting March 16, 2004.
Who Must Collect the Sample? May I Do It Myself?
The sample must be collected by either an employee of a certified drinking
water laboratory; or by an authorized representative of a certified laboratory.
See the language of the Private Well Testing Act at rule N.J.A.C. 7:9E-1.2
for definitions of "certified laboratory" and "authorized representative."
For more information on the NJ DEP Private Well Testing Act, see http://www.state.nj.us/dep/pwta.
SBWA Well Testing Programs
If your household water comes from a private well,
the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends the water
should be tested once a year to be sure the well is free from harmful
bacteria and nitrates. It is also important to test for other pollutants periodically. If testing is not done regularly, you and your family may face a health risk and not know it. For more information, contact the local or County Department of Health. SBWA's well testing program enables residents to have their water analyzed for commonly occurring groundwater pollutants such as bacteria and nitrates.
To help educate citizens about the responsibility of owning a well,
SBWA is hosting a well workshop at the start of this year's
Groundwater Awareness Week.
Speakers from New Jersey Geological Survey and the Hunterdon County Health Department
will give presentations you do not want to miss if you own a well!
The “Got A Well? Ever Wonder Where Your Water Comes From?” workshop
will be held on Saturday March 15, from 8:30 am-12:00 pm at the Hunterdon County Complex
in Raritan Township.
The cost is $10 per person.
Call the SBWA office (908-782-0422) to register.
SBWA partners with local Environmental Commissions to offer residents
the opportunity to test their well water at reduced rates.
Environmental Commissions decide when to offer the testing and
SBWA provides well testing kits that are assembled by volunteers.
The local Commission advertises the test date,
and kits go on sale approximately a month before the residents are
to return the kits to the municipality.
On the designated day, residents return their kits to the municipal building.
Volunteers from the Environmental Commission then deliver the samples to
the SBWA office, where the samples are picked up by Townley Laboratories
(a state-certified laboratory) for analysis.
The "Basic Kit" sample is tested for coliform bacteria and nitrates.
Residents can also choose to test for volatile organics (VOs), lead,
or pesticides for an additional cost.
If you are interested in participating, watch for the advertisement in your
township newsletter or local newspaper.
Most municipalities offer the program at approximately the same time each year.
You can also call your local municipal office to find out when your municipality
is offering a Community Well Testing Program.
If you want your town to participate in our Community Well Testing Program,
contact your municipality's Environmental Commission or
Dee Ely at the SBWA office (908-782-0422).
The following Community Well Tests are current scheduled:
Volunteers Needed
You can volunteer in the SBWA office
SBWA members are entitled to receive one free bacteria coliform test annually
as a membership benefit.
SBWA also offers other discounted water tests to our members.
SBWA offers the following tests:
Happy Spring!
In the northern half of the world, March 21st is the first day of Spring.
The cold winds are gone and signs of spring are beginning to sprout!
We call this day, the Spring Equinox, because the night and the day are of equal length.
Listen for Voices of Spring!
Spring Peepers are small frogs no larger than one and a half inches in length.
Because they like to live in trees, they have large round pads on their toes.
Listen for their distinctive calls.
It is a repetition of a single note, sometimes followed by a short trill.
These frogs breed in vernal ponds (spring ponds that are created by the rain and snow).
If you look carefully in these ponds you may find their jelly like eggs.
By mid-June, these small ponds will dry up and the adult frogs
will be catching insects throughout the streams and swamps.
Active and acrobatic, tufted titmice are a joy to watch!
These small birds are gray in color with a distinct tuft on their heads.
Look for them at your birdfeeder and listen for them making
their call “peter, peter, peter.”
Look for Signs of Spring!
There are so many wildflowers that can be found in fields and forests.
Take a walk through the woods or in a field.
Bring a wildflower book along and try to identify some plants.
Be careful not to pick the plants or harm their leaves or flowers.
Can you find dandelions, trout lilies, pink lady slippers, or jack-in-the-pulpits?
Everyone loves butterflies!
One of the first to appear in Spring is the Mourning Cloak butterfly.
This butterfly has rich brown wings banded with bright yellow.
Also look out for the Spring Azure butterfly which has beautiful pale blue wings.
If you like seeing butterflies in your garden, you can plant flowers to
lure them to your garden.
Try planting coneflower, alyssum, cosmos, and snapdragons.
Go on the search for herps!
Herps are the scientific name for reptiles and amphibians.
Salamanders are easy to find if you know where to look.
Just look under old rotting stumps, logs, and large rocks.
Try and catch them!
Feel how soft they are and dry to the touch.
Be careful with them and make sure you let them go in the
same place that you found them.
Salamanders need a cool, damp environment to live.
Many salamander species are now threatened because of the destruction
of their habitat and because acid rain from air pollution prevents
proper development of their embryos.
One of the long-standing goals of the South Branch Watershed Association (SBWA)
is to provide hands-on, interactive environmental education about the watershed.
SBWA's founder, Hermia Lechner, operated a summer environmental education camp
for children named Camp Echo Hill for many decades.
SBWA headquarters are located in Echo Hill Park, in the house where Hermia
lived and worked.
We are constantly reminded of her work and of the importance of environmental education.
Hermia realized the importance of this work back in the 1950s
and environmental education is even more critical today.
The Waterways Stewardship Project was created in 1994 for the purpose
of educating students about how their actions can affect the watershed.
SBWA's environmental education programs link students to their community and the river.
As a result of hands-on inquiry-based learning, students remember
the experience and key concepts.
SBWA hopes that the students will carry this experience and knowledge
with them throughout their lives and use it to make wise decisions
to protect the natural environment.
The Waterways Stewardship Project (WSP) is broken up into two sections,
an introductory session and an in-field river monitoring session.
The in-school lesson is composed of three thirty-minute sessions
that use slide show presentations and interactive activities to engage the students.
Topics covered include:
The in-field lesson is a three-hour session where students venture into
the South Branch Raritan River (or a tributary) and conduct hydrological
and biological monitoring of the waterway.
In-field activities include:
The WSP does not stop once the students leave the waterway.
Students are encouraged to post their data on a website
(www.cync.org)
that was developed specifically for the WSP.
Students can post their on-site macroinvertebrate analysis as well as
their hydrologic and visual assessment stream data.
In addition, they can post the results of the Official Macroinvertebrate Sample
that was analyzed by a certified lab.
Students and teachers can leave messages in a “Talk Back” area,
download lessons and research papers, and find links to other websites
for more information.
Several New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards are addressed
in our in-school and in-field sessions.
Any session can be expanded and presented as a stand-alone presentation.
SBWA educators can work with your school to create a session that
meets your needs and your budget.
Contact Maria DuBois at 908-782-0422 to discuss the different options
that are available for your class or after-school group.
Spaces are filling up fast so make that call today!
Qualifications:
Background in environmental education, biology, education or a related field.
Enjoys workings with children in the classroom as well as out in the field.
Flexible schedule a must.
SBWA's Volunteer Biological Monitoring Program is gearing up
for its tenth year of sampling.
The key to the success of the Volunteer Biological Monitoring Program
are the trained volunteers, called “Water Stewards,” who collect
benthic macroinvertebrate samples at 18 established monitoring sites.
Many updates have been made to the program:
Water Stewards have two primary tasks:
These tasks are equally important and we need to ensure uniformity
of methods and accurate collection of data.
As a scientific study, SBWA strives to collect meaningful data
that can be used to assess past and present water quality
to protect future water quality.
The kick-off to this year's sampling will be the Training Workshop
to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2003
(Raindate: Sunday, June 1, 2003) from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at Echo Hill Park.
This year the workshop will emphasize accurate sampling techniques
and completion of data sheets.
All past volunteers are encouraged to attend and new volunteers
are required to attend.
Sampling dates are scheduled for Sunday, June 15 to Sunday, June 29.
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Water Steward
or would like more information about the program,
please contact Maria DuBois at (908) 782-0422 or by email at
mariadubois@netcarrier.com.
Benthic macroinvertebrates are animals that live on the bottom of streams,
rivers, and lakes.
The word “benthic” means bottom dwelling and, in this case,
refers to any organism that spends its life or part of its life living,
swimming, crawling, or attached to the bottom substrate of a water body.
The term “macroinvertebrate” refers to those animals, that do not have backbones,
that can be seen without the use of magnifying equipment.
Examples of macroinvertebrates include: crayfish, leeches, mayfly larvae,
stonefly larvae, and dragonfly larvae.
The presence of certain benthic macroinvertebrates helps scientists
to determine the quality of water in a river or stream.
Even though the drought of 2002 is over and the region has been receiving
normal amounts of precipitation, we need to continue to think about water conservation.
With most of the residents in the watershed using water from private wells,
we need to be continually mindful of the water supply.
At SBWA, we encourage citizens to become more aware of water resources and conservation.
The water we use comes from surface water (reservoirs, lakes, rivers, etc.)
or ground water (aquifers).
In drier areas, water is pumped from deep aquifers,
underground reservoirs formed over many centuries by water trickling down
until it meets solid rock.
This water is now pumped out far faster than it can be replenished,
causing the ground to contract and sink.
This is called subsidence.
Along with water shortage problems, many cities worldwide (such as Venice, Italy)
are faced with subsidence problems.
Did you know?
These facts and many more water-related statistics, and water conservation tips
can be found at www.getwise.org.
American Rivers (a non-profit river advocacy organization) has been
spearheading a movement to monitor imminent threats to the Clean Water Act.
The following is an excerpt on their progress and updated information.
“This is a product of the River Agenda initiative.
The River Agenda is a collaborative initiative involving national,
state and local river conservation organizations working together
to create a common agenda for the river community,
and to create a comprehensive network that can respond quickly
to urgent threats to our nation's rivers.
This effort is currently being lead by a steering committee
of the following organizations:
Alabama Rivers Alliance, American Rivers, Amigos Bravos,
Kentucky Waterways Alliance,
New York Rivers United,
River Alliance of Wisconsin,
River Network,
Rocky Mountain Watershed Volunteer Monitoring Network,
South Yuba River Citizens League,
Stony
Brook - Millstone Watershed Association,
Trout Unlimited,
and Waterkeeper Alliance.
Over the last few months, you have received news from American Rivers
and others about imminent threats to the Clean Water Act.
The health of our streams, wetlands and other waters - and the important
benefits they provide to people and wildlife - is at risk.
Specifically, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)
took action in January that immediately weakened protections
for many waters and opened up the possibility of further changes
to the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act through an Advance Notice
of Proposed Rule Making.
Positive legislation introduced in Congress
On Thursday, February 27, 2003, Senators Feingold (D-WI),
Boxer (D-CA) and Jeffords (I-VT), and Representatives Oberstar (D-MN),
Dingell (D-MI), Leach (R-IA), and Boehlert (R-NY) reintroduced
the "Clean Water Authority Restoration Act."
This is a legislative fix designed to restore the Clean Water Act's authority
over all waters of the United States.
If passed, this bill would trump the actions being taken by the EPA
and the Corps described above.
We need your help generating support for this bill in both
the Senate and the House.
Please urge your members of Congress to sign on as co-sponsors of this bill.
To find contact information for your Senators and Representative, visit
amriversaction.ctsg.com/directory/index.asp.
To learn more about this initiative, visit
www.americanrivers.org/feature/riveragenda.htm.
SBWA encourages you to visit the American Rivers site.
We will be monitoring this River Agenda initiative.
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection has established a new toll-free telephone
hotline number you can use to report environmental incidents, abuses, and complaints
that occur in New Jersey or that can impact our state.
The 1-877-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337) number can be used from New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, and Delaware calling areas.
Earth Share of New Jersey was founded by New Jersey's leading environmental
groups to economically raise funds for member organizations through
collaborative fundraising in workplace giving campaigns.
Money is raised through payroll deduction programs in workplaces throughout the state.
All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent provided by law.
In addition to its fundraising mission, Earth Share has helped raise awareness
among employers of their employees' desire for broader charitable giving options,
and works to educate the public about environmental issues.
Today, Earth Share is an alliance of more than 450 environmental
and conservation charities and federations working to protect our
environment across the country and around the world.
Earth Share solicits more than six million employees annually
and collectively Earth Share and its affiliates have raised
more than $150 million for environmental causes.
Ninety percent of these funds go to its member groups,
which include The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund
as well as state and community groups that focus on local issues
such as preserving Walden Woods and the Hudson River.
Earth Share New Jersey Mission:
SBWA is a partner of Earth Share NJ.
To find out more information about how your company can be involved,
please contact the SBWA office (908-788-0422).
You can visit Earth Share's web site at
www.earthsharenj.org.
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the SBWA consists
of environmental attorneys, geologists, hydrologists, planners
and others with technical expertise.
These dedicated people volunteer their time to review and
comment on pending legislation, policies, and development plans
which may adversely impact the South Branch of the Raritan River.
If you need assistance, please contact us (908-782-0422)!
Be on the look-out for our new Citizen Guide called
“Guidelines for Public Participation in the Development Approval Process”
document this Spring!
The TAC has prepared this document for citizens who want to get involved
in their local government process and need background information
and help getting started.
It has been a year since I joined SBWA as the Executive Director
and what a watershed year it has been!
The Board members, staff members, volunteers and I are enthusiastic
and motivated about the upcoming year.
We have set numerous goals to move the organization forward.
Some of these goals include recruiting more members,
working more closely with townships, creating more visibility about
our programs and accomplishments of the organization,
involving more volunteers, and expanding our current programs.
We will work to be the voice of the South Branch Raritan River Watershed.
We hope you will continue to support us!
As we move forward and grow the organization, there has been a flurry of
activity at the State and County levels regarding environmental issues.
Category 1 Upgrades to Streams in the Watershed
One of the issues we have been dealing with regularly is the Category 1 (C-1)
upgrades to streams in the watershed.
We supported the stream upgrades Governor McGreevey proposed last Earth Day.
The NJ DEP requested additional upgrade nominations.
In addition to the three DEP-proposed upgrades, we nominated 12 more streams
to be upgraded to a C-1 classification.
Under the NJ DEP's Surface Water Quality Standards,
C-1 waters are that have exceptional water supply significance.
Under current C-1 language there shall be no additional measurable
change to a C-1 water body.
The DEP has yet to define and release standards to determine
the existing water quality and how to calculate measurable change
to that water quality.
Nevertheless, SBWA decided to nominate all remaining streams
in the watershed under the exceptional water supply significance category.
In addition to the protections of the C-1 classification,
under the proposed Storm Water Regulations, all C-1 streams are given
a 300-foot buffer on each side.
We are hopeful that these nominations will be seen through to adoption
because eventually C-1 classification will afford greater protection to these streams.
Further information on the Surface Water Quality Standards can be found
at www.state.nj.us/dep.
The streams we nominated are Allerton Creek, Assicong Creek, Back Brook,
Cramers Brook, Holland Brook, Neshanic River, Pleasant Run, Prescott Brook,
Spruce Run Creek, Walnut Brook, and the two sections of the South Branch
Raritan River not previously covered.
Storm Water - Why It Matters to You Now!
As you may know, storm water is the water that drains from the land
after rain or snowmelt, which when not treated properly,
is a major source of pollution as it washes into our streams
and enters our groundwater sources untreated.
It is now believed that storm water and non-point sources are
the major source of pollutants in our waters.
The quality of our surface waters has a direct correlation to the health
of our ecosystems and the quality of our lives.
The new storm water regulations being proposed by NJ DEP will require
municipalities to address the way they manage storm water runoff both
from land development and from infrastructure within municipalities.
These rules will have a large physical and financial impact on municipalities
in the near future.
The rules are currently out for comment and the comment period
will close on April 7, 2003.
Once these rules are adopted, municipalities will be required to apply
to the NJ DEP for a permit within 30 days of regulation adoption.
Adoption is expected sometime this summer.
SBWA supports the changes for storm water management.
This type of non-point source pollution affecting our local surface
and groundwater has not been addressed in the past.
The new rules will require municipalities to make significant changes
to the way they handle and manage storm water.
SBWA is committed to working with all the municipalities in the watershed
and will provide as much guidance and help as possible.
Further information on storm water can be found
at www.njstormwater.org.
BIG Map (also referred to as the Red, Yellow, Green Light Map)
The BIG (Blueprint for Intelligent Growth) Map is an important element
of Governor McGreevey's State of the State initiatives to
stop over-development and congestion.
Ultimately, this approach will strengthen environmental and natural
resources protection and promote development and redevelopment
in areas that are appropriate.
By providing a common platform among agencies that will identify those areas
that are appropriate for growth and those areas that need stronger
regulatory protection, the state will curb the over-development of
environmentally significant and sensitive lands.
The map will ultimately be incorporated, as appropriate,
into the State Development and Redevelopment Plan (The State Plan) map.
Following a period of informal consultation with municipal officials
and the public, the map is currently undergoing preliminary review
prior to being promulgated as a rulemaking proposal.
The SBWA will continue to monitor this process.
To view the BIG MAP and access further information, please go to
www.state.nj.us/dep.
Our Wish List:
Volunteers!!!
Color Printer, Digital Camera, Laptop Computer, Projector
All members of SBWA are invited to attend the 2002 Annual Dinner and Meeting.
We encourage you to come out and celebrate our accomplishments from 2002
and hear about plans for 2003!
The special guest speaker will be Don Freiday,
NJ Audubon, Director of the Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuaries.
As part of this year's celebration there will be an awards ceremony
and a Silent Auction.
Please come!
SBWA's Annual Meeting and Dinner will be held on Friday March 21, 2003 7:00 pm,
at Mangia Bene restaurant in Flemington, NJ.
The cost is $30 per person.
Please contact the SBWA office (908-782-0422) for reservations.
It's always a pleasure to welcome new members and we hope that you will call us
if you need information or have a concern about water quality and potential
threats to our watershed.
Also, please stop by our office to learn more about the dozen or more volunteer
opportunities for you to help us continue our important work.
Is your neighbor a member?
Call Fran at 782-0422 to help you convince friends and neighbors that membership
in SBWA means helping to preserve a healthy watershed for the future.
We have membership kits for prospective members and will be glad to send one
to your referral.
SBWA offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, both indoor and outdoor.
Volunteers are needed to help with research, office work, writing,
photography and filming, education, fundraising, and field work.
Please call the office (908-782-0422), or send e-mail
(sbwa@eclipse.net)
or visit the SBWA web site (www.sbwa.org)
for a complete list of volunteer opportunities.
13th Annual South Branch Raritan River Clean Up
Join the SBWA on Saturday, April 12th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (rain or shine)
for the 13th Annual South Branch Raritan River Clean Up.
Eighteen (18) sites throughout the watershed have been selected
for this year's clean up.
This event is always hugely successful with the result being
cleaner waterways and parklands for all to enjoy.
Come and make a difference in your community.
To volunteer, call Maria at (908) 782-0422.
This year's clean up is sponsored by Merck Corporation.
Their dedication to protecting the environment in the communities
in which their employees live and work deserves applause!
Other sponsors so far include:
Shoprite of Flemington, Borough of Califon, Township of Union,
Township of Readington, Town of Clinton, La Pizza Cucina,
Frank's Pizza and Pasta, Hunterdon County Municipal Utilities Authority,
and Raritan Valley Disposal.
Please help us thank these sponsors by patronizing them.
Other Outdoor Programs
Stream Monitoring - See
"Ten Years and Still Counting ... Bugs" article.
Waterways Stewardship Project with Schools - See
"Educating Young Watershed Watchers" article.
Indoor Programs
Community Well Water Testing Program - See
"Community Well Testing Program" article.
At SBWA, we rely upon fundraisers to enable us to fulfill our mission
to protect the water resources of the South Branch Raritan River and its tributaries.
The following is a list of our upcoming fundraisers events.
Please support our fundraisers by attending, volunteering,
and informing others about them.
World Series of Birding
The World Series of Birding is a bird-a-thon held in New Jersey
each May by the NJ Audubon Society.
Teams of highly skilled birders compete to identify the most species
during a designated 24-hour period.
This event attracts birding teams from all over the United States
as well as international competitors.
It focuses attention on habitat preservation and raises funds
for important conservation organizations, such as SBWA.
The SBWA's World Series of Birding team is The Watershed Wings.
In 2002, the SBWA team was very successful and counted a total of 179 species,
placing 11th in a field of 67 teams.
The event raised $9,000 to help SBWA defray expenses to support our mission.
This year's World Series of Birding is scheduled for May 11.
"Ride for the River" Motorcycle Poker Run
The SBWA is holding its first "Ride for the River" event on May 17.
The "Ride for the River" will be a motorcycle poker run that will
highlight the beauty of the South Branch Raritan River Watershed.
Participants will ride on various roads along the scenic South Branch Raritan River,
stopping along the way to pick cards to establish a poker hand.
Participants will be given a map with route directions;
the ride will cover almost 75 miles.
Prizes will be awarded for the highest poker hands at the end point
at Williams Harley Davidson.
All proceeds will benefit the South Branch Watershed Association.
For those who want to participate, please pre-register to receive
an event T-shirt.
Rider pre-registration is $25 for a poker hand, and a free T-shirt.
Passenger pre-registration is $20 for a poker hand, and a free T-shirt.
Event T-shirts and pins will be sold the day of the Poker Run while supplies last.
Don't miss this chance to receive your T-shirt and pin commemorating
the first SBWA Ride for the River.
ALL MAKES OF MOTORCYCLES WELCOME!
Wine Tasting Event
The SBWA Wine Tasting Party is held in the Fall at the
Old Egg Auction in Flemington, NJ.
Over 200 people gather to relax, sample an amazing variety of wines
from over 30 vendors, nibble on hors d'oeuvres, and enjoy the
atmosphere of the unique building.
This event is a major fundraiser for SBWA,
and all proceeds benefit our environmental protection efforts.
This year's SBWA Wine Tasting Party is scheduled for October 12.
Dream Trip Raffle
SBWA is sponsoring a Dream Trip Raffle to an exciting destination!
Last year's dream trip was to the Galapagos.
Merwin Grimes had the winning ticket and was surprised to have won the trip.
Only 200 tickets will be sold and they go on sale in June.
The raffle drawing will be held at the Wine Tasting Event on October 12.
Get your tickets before they are sold out!
For more information on our fund raisers,
contact the South Branch Watershed Association at (908) 788-0422
or sbwa@eclipse.net.
Visit the Calendar page on the SBWA web site
for dates of other meetings and events throughout the year.
Mark your day to volunteer at SBWA.
Please look at the list of other volunteer opportunities.
Please join SBWA and Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation for an afternoon of fun
at the Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 12 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
at Echo Hill Park, Stanton Station, NJ.
There will be nature walks, music, stream studies, bee keeping demonstrations,
canoe clinics, fly fishing clinics, and more.
Come out and celebrate all that the Earth gives us!
To register, please call Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation at 908-782-1158.
COMMUNITY WELL TESTING PROGRAM
INDIVIDUAL HOMEOWNER TESTING PROGRAM
Total Coliform
(free with a SBWA membership of $50 or more)
Arsenic
Hardness
Manganese
PCBs
VOCs
Copper
Herbicides
Mercury
Pesticides
Fluoride
Lead
Nitrates
Sodium
EDUCATING YOUNG WATERSHED WATCHERS
by Maria DuBois, Program Director, SBWA
TEN YEARS AND STILL COUNTING ... BUGS
What's a Benthic Macroinvertebrate?
For more background on this issue, visit
www.americanrivers.org/waterquality/cleanwateract.htm.
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE PUBLISHES A NEW CITIZEN GUIDE
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
by Fran Varacalli
SBWA Staff:
Fran Varacalli, Executive Director
Maria DuBois, Program Director
Dee Ely, Office Manager
Mary Licetti, Accounting
2003 Officers:
John Williamson, President
Johannah Weinhofer, Vice President
Patricia Stover, Secretary
Ken Jagel, Treasurer
2003 Trustees:
Ken Carberry, Raymond Drake,
Karen Elbert, Oliver Elbert, Kenneth Fisher, Philip Fleming, Amy S. Greene,
Eleanor Hatzikalfas, James Hill, Dennis Kephart, Anita Krauth, Peter Kwiatek,
Anthony Matarazzo, Grace Messinger, Elizabeth (Tish) Plum,
Kay Serebrakian, and Sam Stothoff.
Contact SBWA:
Call us at 908-782-0422
E-mail us at sbwa@eclipse.net
ANNUAL DINNER AND MEETING FOR MEMBERS
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Balsan
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Faulstich
Mr. & Mrs. Glynn Gillette
Mr. Sandy Hance
James & Annette Horvath
Joanna Lewin
Joseph & Lori Massaro
Anthony & Anne Marie Olesh
Mr. & Mrs. David Powley
Randall & Lisa Wofford
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