by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Apr 22, 2025 | Blog, Habitat, Merrill Creek Reservoir
According to the US Forest Service, “Due to the Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) tree’s widespread distribution, long lifespan (in some cases they can live 800 to 1,000 years [Elias, 1980]), shade tolerance, ability to live in fairly acidic soil, hemlock plays a...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Mar 24, 2025 | Blog, Habitat
As part of habitat stewardship activities, prescribed fires were implemented for the first time at Merrill Creek Reservoir (MCR) by NJ Forest Fire Service on March 22, 2025. Prescribed fire, also known as a controlled burn, is the planned and controlled application of...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Dec 23, 2024 | Blog, Merrill Creek Reservoir
650-Acre Reservoir Offers Vital Water Resource During Challenging Autumn Months The fall of 2024, New Jersey, along with Pennsylvania and New York, faced extreme drought conditions and wildfires. In response to these challenges, the Merrill Creek Reservoir (MCR) is...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Dec 13, 2024 | Blog, Merrill Creek Reservoir
On December 10, 2024, at the Historic Masonic Temple of Trenton, NJ, Merrill Creek Reservoir (MCR) was honored as the winner of the 25th annual Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award for the category of Healthy Ecosystems & Habitat. Winners of the...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jul 18, 2024 | Blog, Plants
It’s that time of year at MCR where many delicious brambles species are in fruit! What is a bramble you say, well bramble is a common name given to the Rubus genus of plants of the rose family. Still don’t know what a bramble is, well most of these plants have woody...
