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Sherrill presents big check for Drew Forest preservation, total funds hit $9.12 million
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, D-11, presented a ceremonial big check for about $4.1 million to the borough, representing the federal funds she’s secured for the preservation of the Drew Forest during a press conference on Glenwild Road in front of the forest Monday, April 22.
Madison One Step Closer to Receiving Federal Funding to Preserve the Drew Forest
With the recent passing of the House Appropriations Legislation, we are one step closer to receiving $4,116,279.00 in federal grant funding through Community Project Funding thanks to the joint efforts of Congresswoman Sherrill and Senator Booker.
Through the Woods: Updates & Thanks
The good news: Morris County approved a $5 million grant to the Borough of Madison for a conservation sale of the Forest. There's still more to do.
Drew Forest supporters pack meeting, urge county to support $10M preservation plan
Speakers at Thursday's meeting included Parsippany resident Ken Dolsky, a well-known environmental advocate and vice president of the New Jersey Forest Watch. Drew Forest, he said, was a habitat for many species "under the threat of extinction."
Friends & Forest Advocacy: Join Us on Wed. Sept. 6
The Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Committee is reviewing Madison's $10 million funding request to purchase the Forest. Let's show up on Sept. 6—and do what we do best: represent the forest.
Madison votes to apply for county grant funding to acquire, preserve Drew Forest
An overflow crowd turned out Monday evening to support a Borough Council vote to apply for Morris County grant funding to acquire the Drew Forest and preserve it into the future.
Sherrill to seek $5M in federal funding for Drew Forest preservation in Madison
MADISON - Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-11, has submitted a Community Project Funding (CPF) request of $5 million to the House Appropriations Committee to support the preservation of the Drew University Forest Preserve.
Sherrill submitted the request along with 14 other CPF requests for the 11th Congressional District for Fiscal Year 2024, according to a Monday, April 17 statement from the congresswoman’s office. The requests may be included in the text of the 2024 appropriations bill and marked up by the House Appropriations Committee later this year.