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Finding Balance in the Forest -Young Forest and Old Growth, its not as “Clear-Cut” as You Think

Finding Balance in the Forest -Young Forest and Old Growth, its not as “Clear-Cut” as You Think

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jul 26, 2023 | Animals, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Plants

Merrill Creek Reservoir implements ecological forest stewardship under our State approved Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) (for a list of what must be included and address in a FSP please see this link). Based on data collection, on average our forests at Merrill Creek...
Ecological Forestry Practices at Merrill Creek Reservoir

Ecological Forestry Practices at Merrill Creek Reservoir

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jul 25, 2023 | Animals, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Plants

Merrill Creek Reservoir (MCR) was once home to the Ruffed Grouse.  However, over recent decades the Ruffed Grouse disappeared not only from MCR, but according to NJDFW, the Ruffed Grouse range has been shrinking dramatically in NJ (and in some areas of the State they...
Hot, High Humidity July Weather means – GRAY TREEFROG BREEDING TIME at MCR!

Hot, High Humidity July Weather means – GRAY TREEFROG BREEDING TIME at MCR!

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jul 15, 2023 | Animals, Merrill Creek Reservoir

According to NJDFW, “The Northern Gray Treefrog spend most of its time high in the trees, except during breeding season when they are at the water’s edge. Bare horizontal branches over water are the preferred calling sites during breeding season. They breed in vernal...
MCR Bald Eagle Update – Eagles and Drones Do Not Mix!

MCR Bald Eagle Update – Eagles and Drones Do Not Mix!

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jul 14, 2023 | Animals, Eagles, Merrill Creek Reservoir

MCR Eagle update: Our two pairs of nesting Eagles are still seen regularly bringing fish and snakes into both nests to feed young. Both nests hatched young very late this year and typically the young would have fledged by now, but they haven’t. It has been very...
Graduation Day for NJ Youth Corps of Phillipsburg at MCR! Congratulations!

Graduation Day for NJ Youth Corps of Phillipsburg at MCR! Congratulations!

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jul 13, 2023 | Merrill Creek Reservoir

Big Congratulations to the 2023 graduating class of the NJ Youth Corps of Phillipsburg! MCR is very proud to be working with NJYCP and we were honored to host a graduation ceremony for this outstanding local organization and its staff, students, families and friends!...
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