New Jersey Resources Announces $500,000 Funding Commitment to Restore and Transform Scudder Preserve in Monmouth County
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Funds will benefit
Monmouth Conservation Foundation's stewardship ofScudder Preserve , enabling improvements to restore natural aspects of the property, expand recreational access and educational programming for the public, and strengthen climate resilience. -
The project is part of NJR's 2023 pledge to commit up to
$2 million through its Coastal Climate Initiative (CCI) to support environmental stewardship and education efforts inNew Jersey .
“New Jersey Resources understands that more resilient and sustainable communities make our business stronger too, and we’re committed to making a positive impact through our Coastal Climate Initiative and our broader charitable efforts,” said
“New Jersey Resources shares our vision of environmental stewardship within our local community,” said
NJR’s funding will support specific, actionable strategies of MCF’s plan for the preserve:
- Conduct a comprehensive natural resource inventory;
- Devise and implement a site restoration and management plan;
- Assess and devise a climate resilient public access strategy; and,
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Build and launch an educational outreach program at
Scudder Preserve .
In whole, these efforts underwritten by NJR at
NJR’s gift is made possible through NJR’s 2023 pledge to commit up to
In addition to the support from NJR, MCF previously announced it had secured a private philanthropic gift of
This project adds to NJR’s broader sustainability efforts, demonstrated in part through CCI. Over the last year NJR has successfully continued to incorporate sustainability across its business. A few highlights include:
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Announced a milestone five-year funding commitment of
$560,000 from its charitable foundation to advance local environmental improvements in partnership with New Jersey Audubon. -
Provided nearly
$2 million in charitable and volunteer support to community nonprofits in NJR’s last fiscal year, including approximately 4,000 hours of volunteer service – nearly double the amount of the previous year. -
Achieved the highest single-year investment of
$59 million in New Jersey Natural Gas’ energy-efficiency programs – cutting carbon emissions by helping customers reduce their energy consumption. - Continued to advance cutting-edge, lower-carbon energy solutions, including the installation of carbon capture technology and high-efficiency gas heat pumps in NJR’s own facilities.
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Construction of North America’s largest capped landfill solar array and largest floating solar array – both located in
New Jersey . - Named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for the fifth consecutive year – one of only 156 companies nationwide to be recognized every year since 2020.
About
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New Jersey Natural Gas , NJR’s principal subsidiary, operates and maintains natural gas transportation and distribution infrastructure to serve approximately 582,000 customers in New Jersey’sMonmouth ,Ocean and parts ofMorris ,Middlesex ,Sussex andBurlington counties. - Clean Energy Ventures invests in, owns and operates solar projects with a total capacity of approximately 474 megawatts, providing residential and commercial customers with low-carbon solutions.
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Energy Services manages a diversified portfolio of natural gas transportation and storage assets and provides physical natural gas services and customized energy solutions to its customers across
North America . -
Storage and Transportation serves customers from local distributors and producers to electric generators and wholesale marketers through its ownership of Leaf River Energy Center and the Adelphia Gateway Pipeline, as well as our 50% equity ownership in theSteckman Ridge natural gas storage facility. -
Home Services provides service contracts as well as heating, central air conditioning, water heaters, standby generators, solar and other indoor and outdoor comfort products to residential homes throughout
New Jersey .
NJR and its over 1,300 employees are committed to helping customers save energy and money by promoting conservation and encouraging efficiency through Conserve to Preserve® and initiatives such as SAVEGREEN™ and The Sunlight Advantage®.
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