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Snow Equals Fun Times with Animal Tracks at Merrill Creek Reservoir
With snow on the ground at MCR this is a great time to look for animal tracks! This past year we had a few surprises at MCR with the confirmation of porcupine, fisher and river otter on the property! That said, here is a great link for a pocket printout for animal...
Weather Information for MCR now on the MCR Website
Weather Information for MCR now on the MCR Website As many people who visit Merrill Creek Reservoir know, weather conditions can change pretty quickly here on top of the mountain, especially if you are operating watercraft on the reservoir. What may appear to be calm...
Fish Cribs at MCR & Sustainable Fisheries
Did you ever wonder what is at the bottom of Merrill Creek Reservoir (MCR)? Well let’s pull back the curtain – what is down there is: NOTHING. Yep, it’s a moonscape down there, rocks, rocks and more rocks. The reservoir was constructed by blasting into bedrock. ...
Volunteering is a Work of Heart! Consider Volunteering at MCR
Merrill Creek Reservoir is looking for passionate individuals like you to join our Stewardship Team of dedicated volunteers. Volunteering with MCR is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that creates positive change and meaningful impact to important...
Be Alert for Bears While Hiking this Fall at MCR
Heading into Fall, Black Bears are more active in search of food to put on weight for winter. These days bears will feast on just about anything, but while hiking in NJ this Fall stay alert when in or near areas that have a lot of acorns, hickory nuts, beech nuts,...
Hawk Watch Time at MCR!
September is upon us and that means the start of the annual Scott’s Mountain Hawk Watch at Merrill Creek Reservoir (MCR)! The “Scott’s Mountain” Hawk Watch, with its easy access and impressive number of raptors (Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, Vultures) counted each...
Eagle Scout Helps with Eagle Viewing at MCR
Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program of the Boy Scouts of America. Since its inception in 1911, only four percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy review process. Last week Scout Zack Hardin of Troop 56...
Service Learning with NJ Youth Corps of Phillipsburg at MCR
Conservation is a collaborate effort. So, with a property of about 2,725 acres, various outside entities, (i.e. volunteers, Non-government organizations (NGOs), contractors, government agencies or departments, etc.) are essential to MCR staff efforts of managing and...
Get the Scoop on Poop – Pet Waste and How it can Negatively Impact the Environment at MCR
MCR received an email from a visitor this week, that stated ” I was at Merrill Creek Reservoir this morning (8/12/23) and the trails are full of dog poop. Gross, disgusting, stinky, and nasty. I think MCR should prohibit dogs, since dog owners don't want to clean up...
Fly Eagles Fly Eagles – Two New Bald Eagles Have Fledged at MCR this Season!
Two juvenile Bald Eagles have finally fledged their nests at MCR! Both young eagles appear healthy and can be seen flying over the reservoir foraging or soaring on the winds with their parents! The two juveniles came from separate nests at MCR, however they have...
Merrill Creek Reservoir
34 Merrill Creek Road
Washington, NJ 07882
(908) 454-1213 (ph)
(908) 454-2747 (f)
*Play MCR's Tree Finder Game !
Along the trails at MCR there are 9 different individual trees that have FACES. More Info...
