Tag: invasive plants
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Aberdeen Township bans planting of invasive species
ABERDEEN – The members of the Township Council have adopted ordinances that will address the issue of invasive plants and provide volunteer incentives for members of fire companies and first aid squads in Aberdeen Township. During a March 17 meeting, council members unanimously voted “yes” on separate motions to adopt the two ordinances. Mayor Fred…
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Howell council members adopt ordinance targeting invasive plants
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Council are trying to prevent invasive plants from becoming an issue in the community. An invasive species is defined as a species that is non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration; and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm, or harm to…
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Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership to hold annual Water Wheels Bicycle Tour
The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership’s annual Water Wheels Bicycle Tour of the Lawrence Brook Watershed is set for Sept. 14. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by the ride at 9 a.m. from LBWP headquarters, 85 Washington Ave., Milltown. The fun, informative 26-mile bike ride with optional add-on loops travels through rural areas and focuses…
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Millstone students committed to teaching about invasive plant
MILLSTONE – After helping to spread awareness about an invasive plant species in their community and winning an international competition, a group of students from the Millstone Township K-8 School District are now seeking to take their project statewide. Pupils at the Millstone Township Middle School and the Millstone Township Elementary School who call themselves…
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New Millstone regulations target invasive plant species
MILLSTONE – Action has been taken to prevent the spread of invasive plant species in Millstone Township. On Dec. 20, Township Committee members adopted an ordinance that adds a section regarding invasive plant species to the municipal code. According to the ordinance, the purpose of creating the invasive plant species section is to preserve and…