1989 - Mark S. Thomas M.D. founded the Rancocas
Watershed Conservation Foundation
1991 - Rancocas Conservancy received its charter
from the State of New Jersey and on September 12th,1991,
successfully petitioned for federal tax-exempt status.
1993 - The Conservancy began its public education
program with the first issue of its newsletter, "Rancocas
Journal” featuring Eastampton Township
1994 - Initiated the Rancocas Greenway Project in
partnership with the Burlington County Board of Chosen
Freeholders, and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning
Commission (DVRPC)
- Convened a conference on Watershed Management
1996 - Held the Rancocas Greenway Conference to discuss
the recommendations of the Main Stem Plan
1997 - The Rancocas Conservancy successfully completed
the acquisition of the Stavola Beechwoods Preserve
in Pemberton Boro (45 acres) and the North Branch
Preserve in Pemberton Township (180 acres)
- The Rancocas Greenway Mainstem Implementation Plan
for the Main Stem was honored with an award of recognition
by the Delaware River Greenway at its 1997 Fall Forum.
2000 - In a partnership with the New Jersey Conservation
Foundation and the South Jersey land Trust, the Conservancy
hired its first part-time staff person
2001 -Acquire the Cramer farm in Pemberton and Springfield
Townships
- The Conservancy served as the host agency for the
WMA 19 Watershed Ambassador AmeriCorps Member
2002 - Sold the Cramer Farm while retaining a conservation
easement
- The Rancocas Main Branches Greenway Plan is released
2004 - Acquired the Wurst Preserve in Medford in
Evesham Townships (15 acres) |
