Maurice River Comprehensive Management Plan Implementation

This is NOT a request for applications.

This is just public notice that a cooperative agreement is being entered into with the Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River and Its Tributaries, Inc who will:

1. Update and/or review Local River Management Plans for long-term river value protection, and also provide limited technical assistance for CMP implementation.

2. Participate in municipal zoning and planning meetings when issues arise affecting the Maurice River and its resource values.

3. Plan and implement the enumerated goals in the CMP in partnership with the NPS, and in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), the New Jersey Pinelands Commission, and other NGOs with river conservation interests.

4. Develop and produce interpretive exhibits, educational publications, other media and interpretive programs that interpret and promote the protection and enhancement of the river’s values while encouraging participation, fostering responsible stewardship, and utilizing research and informed decision-making in guiding actions consistent with CMP implementation.

5. Provide technical assistance and recommendations to the NPS, municipalities, other NGOs and the State of New Jersey concerning the management of river values, consistent with CMP implementation.

Miscellaneous

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