Sourland Conservancy

The Sourland Conservancy, a non-profit organization based in Hopewell, New Jersey, is dedicated to preserving the unique biodiversity of the Sourland region. With a team of nine employees, the organization works to protect this 90 square mile area encompassing parts of Hunterdon, Mercer, and Somerset counties. The Sourland Conservancy focuses its efforts on educating the public about the ecological, historical, and recreational significance of the Sourlands. This includes raising awareness about the region's delicate balance and the threats it faces from encroaching development. They also advocate for local ordinances that promote the protection and preservation of the Sourland region. A key asset of the Sourland region is the largest contiguous forest in Central New Jersey, which serves as a critical stopover point for Neotropical migrant songbirds. The Conservancy recognizes the importance of protecting this habitat and the wider biodiversity of the region, which includes critical forest, grassland, and wetland areas. To learn more about the Sourland Conservancy and their initiatives, please visit their website at sourland.org.