A broken discharge line at the Montclair Beach Club was found to be the cause of an almost complete fish die-off in the portion of the Third River that runs through the Alonzo F. Bonsal Wildlife Preserve.
Alfonzo F. Bonsal Preserve
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Montclair’s Bonsal Preserve getting 254 trees courtesy of Clifton
Clifton has started a tree and vegetation replacement project at the Alonzo F. Bonsal Preserve just over its border in Montclair, after cutting through vegetation on the property in 2018 in order to replace its sewer line.
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Montclairians spend the weekend cleaning up their parks for Earth Day
This past weekend, April 24 and 25, over 400 Montclair residents came out to 15 parks and green spaces across all four wards to celebrate Montclair Earth Day Parks Appreciation Weekend.
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Fall in Montclair: Local, county parks offer opportunities for hiking, exploring
Essex County has five reservations, including three that are in or close to Montclair, for hiking, bird-watching and taking in the scenery.
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Fieldstone area could see future tree loss
BY JAIMIE JULIA WINTERS winters@montclairlocal.news One of the first conflicts over tree removal between a group of residents and Montclair Township’s new arborist has ended with positive results, according to […]
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Power lines vs. tree canopy: Law would give utilities free rein on tree management
With more towns now treating their tree canopies as assets to be properly maintained, downed trees could become a main threat to power lines.
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Crews contain sewage spill at Bonsal Preserve
By Jaimie Julia Winters winters@montclairlocal.news A woman enjoying a nature walk through the Alonzo F. Bonsal Preserve this past Sunday noticed a bad smell and cloudy water in the […]
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Water Commission to remediate, put up fences at Bonsal
The North Jersey District Water Supply Commission (NJDWSC) will build two fences on its properties adjacent to the Alfonzo F. Bonsal Preserve.
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Water Commission responds to Bonsal tree clearing
Water commission maintains it does need a permit to maintain easement.
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Water commission served with notice of violation over Bonsal tree clearing
The North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, which cleared over 70 trees at Alfonzo F. Bonsal Preserve in July in maintenance of its waterline, has been issued a notice of violation by the Department of Environmental Protection.