By Cinny MacGonagle, Master Gardner You may have noticed the plantings that have been popping up this spring at the MWA's River Resource Center. All of the species of trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, ferns, grasses and groundcovers that we have planted here are native, that is, they are species that have co-evolved with other plants and animals from our region and are specifically suited to this habitat. The MWA has chosen to "go native" since these plants all provide bene

When the days are short and icy breezes rattle the leafless trees, it's time to once again pull out your snow shovel, space heater, a few extra blankets, and of course, your fishing gear. That's right, now is a great time to head out to the New Jersey Highlands for trout fishing! The lakes, rivers, and streams of Northwestern New Jersey are an angler's paradise, where trout can thrive in all seasons, including winter. That's in part because they're fed from below by clean,