The Land Conservancy of New Jersey

The Land Conservancy of New Jersey – formerly Morris Land Conservancy – provides creative solutions to concerned individuals, landowners, corporations, and municipalities who want to take action to protect New Jersey’s land and water resources, preserve wildlife, and care for our parklands, farmland and open spaces.

Since 1981, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey has evolved from an all volunteer organization to a state leader in land preservation. During the past 27 years our members have been the driving force in ensuring our success. Thanks to their support, The Conservancy has preserved nearly 14,000 acres and helped towns secure more than $157 million in county, state, and federal grants for their land conservation projects. We have worked with 56 municipalities in 11 counties impacting over half of New Jersey's counties and benefiting millions of residents throughout the state.

What's New

Scholarship Applications Available

We are currently accepting applications for our 2009 Scholarship Program. The Conservancy administers two major Scholarships, the Russell W. Myers Scholarship and the Rogers Family Scholarship. The Conservancy’s Scholarship Program will be awarding a total of $12,000 in 2009. Each Scholarship will provide $6,000 to a New Jersey resident pursuing a degree in environmental science, natural resource management, conservation, horticulture, park administration, or a related field.

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Student Internship Available

The Conservancy is looking for an intern to assist in the completion of municipal Open Space and Recreation Plans, Trail Plans, and Farmland Preservation Plans. Work will take place primarily in the office, with limited fieldwork.

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Conservancy Changes its Name

Morris Land Conservancy changed its name to The Land Conservancy of New Jersey on September 24, 2008 to better reflect the scope of our work.

Along with our name change we will be making exciting new changes to our website. Please check back soon for the latest news.