To compensate per DEP policies, an agreement was ultimately reached to acquire and protect the nearly six acres for public benefit. Existing land preserved through the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Green Acres program in Howell was impacted by a New Jersey American Water (NJAW) water main infrastructure project. In this case, the preservation came to be as a mitigation measure known as a diversion. The journey to land preservation can be complicated and slow, in some cases unique even – such as this one, but the result is always a victory to be celebrated by all involved, and all who benefit. Land acquisitions come to fruition through many different pathways, and MCF plays a variety of roles in preserving the land – sometimes providing funding, other times facilitating the process by guiding a municipality through the steps, in some cases bringing together partners, or sometimes a combination of all of the above. It will be left in its natural state and protected from development forever, offering precious wildlife habitat and green space. MCF is thrilled to congratulate Howell Township and join in the celebration over nearly six acres preserved as an addition to Deerwood Park! The parcel of land is heavily wooded and contains wetlands along a portion of the eastern edge associated with a Category 1 stream: Quail Creek.
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