Awards
2005 –- Take Pride in America National Award from the
U.S. Department of the Interior
2005 – N.J. Department of Environmental Protection’s
Environmental Excellence Award for Land Conservation for
its work in assisting the land conservation work of so
many northern New Jersey towns.
2005 – Governor’s Volunteer Award for Volunteer
Administration/Management recognizing outstanding
individuals for their spirit of service to make this
state a better place for all people, awarded for
administering and managing the Partners for Parks
program.
2004 – Business Partner Award from Somerset County
Association of Young Professionals for providing a
community service day
2004 – Volunteer Service Award from Great Swamp National
Wildlife Refuge for the significant contribution of 500
hours of volunteer service
1999 – 2004 - Outstanding Volunteer Service Recognition
from Morristown National Historical Park and Great Swamp
National Wildlife Refuge for contributing toward the
conservation and management of natural resources.
2000 – 2004 Corporate Philanthropy Awards from the
Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation, recognizing
excellence in service and commitment to the community.
2002 – New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Watershed Management Award for the Clyde Potts Watershed
preservation project
2002 – Watershed Stewardship Award to the Partners
for Parks program from the Whippany River Watershed
Action Committee for public stewardship of natural
resources and watershed habitat improvement.
2000 – Volunteer Service Award to the Partners for
Parks program from Morristown National Historical
Park for dedicated services in assisting the park in
preserving the natural resources of America’s treasures.
1999 - AT&T Champions of the Environment Award from AT&T
for promoting a spirit of community, diversity, and
equal opportunity.
1998 - Environmental Achievement Award from the
Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions for
distinguished effort on behalf of New Jersey’s local
environment.
1995 -- American Greenways DuPont Award for building the
Farny Highlands Trails system
Citations, Proclamations, and Resolutions
2006 – Proclamation from the township of Rockaway for
the many years of dedicated services the Conservancy has
devoted to the Rockaway Township residents.
2006 – Proclamation from the community of Florham Park
to the valuable and generous contributions the Morris
Land Conservancy Partners for Parks has demonstrated to
ensure continued improvement and beautification to the
Borough of Florham Park.
2006 – Certificate of Commendation by the County of
Bergen New jersey honoring Morris Land Conservancy’s 25
years of Land Preservation.
2006 – Citation from Franck R. Lautenberg, United States
Senator, State of New Jersey, for the Morris Land
Conservancy’s 25 years of Land Preservation.
2003 – Citation from Township of Livingston for work
done by the Partners for Parks program and for
the Conservancy’s overall efforts to preserve open
space.
2003 - Resolution by Union County Board of Chosen
Freeholders for assistance in the creation of the newly
acquired Rahway River Parkway, Rahway section, Michael
S. Bezega Wetland Observation Area
2003 – Acknowledgement of Donation for the Conservancy’s
donation of land along the Wallkill River from the New
Jersey Natural Lands Trust.
2003 – Acknowledgement from Great Swamp National Refuge
for the significant contribution and volunteer service
of over 500 hours.
2002 – Resolution of Appreciation from the New Jersey
Legislature for 20 years of unwavering dedication to the
preservation and stewardship of open space.
2001 – Resolution of Appreciation from the Morris County
Board of Chosen Freeholders for 20 years of outstanding
achievements providing leadership and guidance to
municipalities throughout northern New Jersey.
1999 – Certificate of Appreciation from United States
Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service for
the leadership and support in the Great Swamp
Partnership Visitor Facility Planning Initiative National
Partnership for Reinventing Government for Morris Land
Conservancy’s contribution to building a government that
works better and costs less.
Acknowledgement from the New Jersey Natural Land Trust
for the donation of Land in Ogdensburg, Sussex County by
the Morris Land Conservancy.
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