We are proud to announce that the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership (LRWP) has received the 2026 Clean Waterways Award from the New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC). The award was presented at the 21st Annual Clean Communities Fall Litter Summit & Awards Ceremony, held October 8–9 at The Mainland in Manahawkin, NJ.

LRWP Executive Director Heather Fenyk accepted the award from JoAnn Gemenden, Executive Director of the NJ Clean Communities Council, and Joseph Seebode, Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Clean waterways start with engaged communities. Each piece of litter kept out of our streams, and each neighbor who comes to know the river, helps make the Lower Raritan healthier and more welcoming. We thank the NJ Clean Communities Council for this honor and for its statewide work to keep New Jersey’s communities and waters clean.

We look forward to continuing our work with Sayreville and our partners across the watershed, and we hope to see you at the river!