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CU works to increase public awareness of the outstanding resources that our rivers possess. Educational presentations have been delivered to service clubs, civic organizations, schools, church groups, county chambers of commerce and scouting groups. (Nature Programs, Presentations & Workshops) In a single year over 1200 people attended Citizens United presentations. But a river tour remains the most effective means of fostering an appreciation for local waterways. Spend an afternoon or a day exploring the Maurice and see if you agree! Check out the Down Jersey - Celebrating our Sense of Place Teachers' Curriculum. |
 
Citizens United involves groups and individual members in hands-on habitat projects. It is not uncommon to see our members knee deep in the marsh, building osprey platforms or hanging wood duck boxes. Our osprey colony project has the greatest fledgling productivity in the State of New Jersey. We also construct nests for various government and private organizations. |
Herpetological Associates, Inc. recording snake data |
Another major focus of CU’s work is wildlife and habitat study. Numerous studies of flora and fauna in the Maurice River Watershed have been funded in part or entirely by CU. We hire ornithologists annually to conduct raptor and waterfowl surveys. Documentation for Citizens United studies is forwarded to state and federal natural resource agencies. This information, along with results of surveys and studies conducted by others, is housed in our growing library/resource collection. |
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