Founded in 2003. The Preservation Collective, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation whose mission is to educate the community by bringing attention to and defending against the environmental impacts of new development and advocating for open space and meaningful environmental preservation practices that protect the region’s scenery, natural resources, and cultural heritage.
• Researching relevant areas of historical and environmental concern.
• Learning about regulatory agency involvement in development plans.
• Continuing education by attending local land use planning seminars and conferences.
• Sharing information on environmental review and resources with officials, community leaders, and the general public.
• Promoting the benefits of open space preservation and the importance of water management and protection.
• Communicating with State, County, and local municipal officials to assist with updating planning measures.
• Working with conservation organizations and groups to help identify and preserve important natural resources.
• Hosting educational and informational workshops.
• Encouraging the public to participate in the review process of new development decisions and community growth planning.
• Supporting community beautification and outdoor activity projects e.g. local Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, NYNJ Trail Conference.
• Participating on the Moonda Creek Watershed Intermunicipal Council on the Education and Outreach Committee.
• Volunteering in environmental stewardship projects.