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Cooper River Park to get $4M renovation

July 20, 2013

Originally from the Courier Post article pdf PENNSAUKEN — The Camden County Freeholders allocated more than $4 million Thursday for more renovations as work continues to revitalize the 346-acre Cooper River Park. “The park was in desperate need of renovation,” said Freeholder Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the county Parks and Recreation Department.

Students aid in shining light on Camden park

June 22, 2013

Originally from the Courier Post CAMDEN – In a January 2012 Courier-Post article, Father Jud Weiksnar told a reporter he considered making a documentary about Von Nieda Park in Camden. Its name? “The Nation’s Most Depressing Park.” A year and a half later, however, student leaders from the Von Nieda Park Task Force at St. Anthony of Padua … More Students aid in shining light on Camden park

Hundreds of young carp found dead in Runnemede Lake

June 20, 2013

Originally from the Courier Post article pdf RUNNEMEDE – Representatives from the state Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife were collecting specimens at Runnemede Lake Thursday to determine what might be killing young carp. Hundreds of 6- to 9-inch carp were discovered floating dead along the perimeter of the lake, which is off … More Hundreds of young carp found dead in Runnemede Lake

Gloucester County removes man-made spans at Mantua nature park

June 15, 2013

Originally from the Courier Post article pdf MANTUA – With 52 acres of winding trails, wetlands, woods and a variety of wildlife, Ceres Park Nature Preserve in Mantua appears to be a mountain biker’s heaven. But Gloucester County and cyclists who enjoy the park adjacent to Pitman Golf Course differ on how its terrain should … More Gloucester County removes man-made spans at Mantua nature park

Delaware River dredging project 60% done

June 12, 2013

Originally from the Courier Post A massive project to dredge the Delaware River’s shipping channel is now about 60 percent complete, officials said Wednesday. Dredging crews completed an 11-mile stretch of the channel off the Delaware Coast in late May, according to the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority. That stretch was the fourth to be dredged since … More Delaware River dredging project 60% done

Newton Lake plans include algae removal

June 7, 2013

Originally from the Courier Post Article pdf COLLINGSWOOD – A sprawling park between Cuthbert Boulevard and the White Horse Pike includes two playgrounds, three picnic areas, more than two miles of bike paths, a boat ramp, fishing piers, a matrimony garden, and of course, a lake. But Newton Lake Park also has a less attractive feature: … More Newton Lake plans include algae removal