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Sing along: our best wishes for a very happy Forest holiday!
Over the River and Through the Woods - All for the Forest We Need to Save
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.
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 commissioners give Madison $5M for Drew Forest, and get funding recommendations for trails in Morristown, Madison
Like the song says, you can’t always get what you want. But did Madison get what it needs from the Morris County Commissioners on Monday?
County Commissioners grant Madison $5 million for Drew Forest preservation
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners voted Monday to grant Madison $5 million toward a potential future acquisition of the Drew Forest - a significant amount yet half of what the borough had been asking for.
It's a Nail Biter: Join us on Mon., Nov. 20, 7pm in Morristown
Will the County Commissioners approve $10 million to conserve the Forest (Madison's request)? Or $5 million (Open Space Committee recommendation)? Something in between? We're on pins and needles.
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.
Deja Vu: We Need Your Help Wed., Nov. 8, 8pm in Morristown
Yep, it's time to show up (again) at the Morris County Commissioners meeting, 8 pm at 10 Court St, Morristown. On the agenda: a 6pm organizing dinner at Caffe India.
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."
Drew students, Drew Forest advocates push for land sale grant as county vote approaches
"I'm here to represent the voice of the College of Liberal Arts at Drew. There are lots of Drew students here, from freshmen to seniors, saying that we're here in support of the grant for preserving the forest that we way it is," she said. "We, the student body, we want to have our voices heard." - Drew student, Luiza Vaskys Lima
Thank you!
The recent Open Space Trust Fund Meeting was successfully attended! We had plenty of local support, with many Drew students showing their support for the Drew Forest! Thank you all for helping in our campaign to save the Drew Forest!
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.
Madison to consider 'soft billing' for ambulance rides; hears from Drew University president at council meeting
“The support that exists for the forest could put you on the map both with donors and prospective students. You’re ‘The University in the Forest.’ Own it.” - Claire Whitcomb
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.
Keeping up the good fight: Ed Lloyd remembered as Drew Forest advocate in Madison
“Environmental legend Ed Lloyd, who passed away on Aug. 5, has been lauded as a “crusading public interest lawyer” by Columbia Law School, “dedicated champion of climate action” by Gov. Phil Murphy and "open space protector" by the Pinelands Commission.
But right here in Madison, Lloyd was known for ‘keeping up the good fight.’”
The Yard Sign Campaign 2.0: Three Ways to Help
Help us blanket Morris County with Drew Forest yard signs!