Who We Are In 1959, a handful of forward-thinking conservationists formed the Upper Raritan Watershed Association to preserve and protect the woods, waters and fields of our region. The Association's mission is achieved through advocacy, scientific research and education. URWA receives no governmental funds to maintain its annual operating budget. It is solely supported by membership dues, voluntary contributions, and project grants.
Membership is open to all.
The operations of URWA are overseen by a Board of Trustees and subcommittees which focus on specific activities. Our Mission Environmental responsibility is more important than ever before during this time of diminished public funding and priority shifts. Grassroots organizations such as URWA have become essential to the attainment of a clean, healthy, and sustainable future. Why We Do It Threats to our environment frequently arise as individuals, businesses, and governments operate with diverse and often opposing interests. The Association believes that if private citizens are educated, organized and armed with objective information, we can play an active role in protecting against irresponsible development and pollution.