Policy & Advocacy

Fighting for Land

New Jersey Conservation Foundation has a long history of public policy work, beginning with our founding in 1960 when a group of citizens united to protect what is now the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge from a jetport proposal.

We work on bills in the New Jersey Legislature, as well as regulations and policies put forth by state and regional agencies, and local governments. When federal issues pose an opportunity or a threat to our work in New Jersey, we lobby Congress and the federal agencies to achieve our goals. We litigate in court when we have exhausted our other strategies.

How Do We Help?

Through our advocacy work, we preserve New Jersey’s biodiversity, our rare plant and animal species, and our wildlife habitat. This policy work is grounded in scientifically-based natural resources conservation principles. We protect lands that safeguard drinking water, mitigate climate change and air pollution, and secure farmland that supplies food for the region. We also protect historic and scenic resources and provide public recreation opportunities.

Strengthening policies for the protection of our natural legacy

New Jersey Conservation Foundation preserves land for you - but we can't do it alone. Donate today!

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