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EDITORIAL: Good news for Drew Forest
Earth Day brought some good news to the 51-acre Drew Forest at Drew University in Madison this year.
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.
University, Madison report progress in 53-acre Drew Forest preservation effort
With millions of dollars in new federal and state funding on the way, officials from both Madison and Drew University hope to complete the long-awaited sale and preservation of the university's 53-acre Drew Forest before the end of the year.
County approves $5M grant to preserve Drew University forest. But will school agree?
The Morris County Commissioners on Monday approved a $5 million grant recommendation by the county Open Space Trust Fund Committee to help fund a purchase of Drew Forest in Madison.
Morris County urged to double $5M grant to save Drew University forest from development
The Morris County Commissioners heard passionate pleas at their meeting Wednesday night to approve a $5 million grant to help protect 51 acres of woodlands on the Drew University campus. But, they were told, the funding needs to be doubled if preservationists are to have a shot at saving Drew Forest.
Morris panel recommends $5M for Drew Forest, but activists tell commissioners that’s not enough
Half a loaf is not better than none. Not when a 53-acre forest is at stake.
Drew Forest advocates push for 'full' county funding as committee recommends $5 million grant
Madison is poised to receive a substantial Morris County grant award to help purhase the threatened Drew Forest preserve from Drew University, but advocates say a larger sum would push the deal across the finish line.
Good News, Bad News: We Need Your Help Wed., Oct 25, 7pm in Morristown
We need you to connect with Morris County Commissioners at 2 upcoming meetings (Oct 25 and Nov 8) and through email statements of support.
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."
We Need Your Help (Again): Thurs, Oct. 12, 6-6:30 PM in Morristown
This is it—the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Committee is voting on a $10 million grant to buy the Forest. But first there’s a public meeting. We packed it last time. Let’s do it again.
Friends of Drew Forest stump for land sale grant at county meeting
MADISON - Members of the Friends of the Drew Forest advocacy group packed a Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Committee meeting to show their support for the preservation of the threatened forest preserve at Drew University on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
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.
The Yard Sign Campaign 2.0: Three Ways to Help
Help us blanket Morris County with Drew Forest yard signs!
Toads a-Mating, Events to Attend, Help Needed
Can you join us on May 22 to demonstrate community-wide support for Morris County funds to purchase the Forest? Wear your tee and see you at Madison Borough Hall, Monday, May 22, 8-8:45pm. RSVP below.