Our Mission

Over the years, PRO has brought to the attention of State, County and private funders many hundreds of acres of environmentally sensitive land in need of preservation. And, PRO has tirelessly worked to bring funding to the attention of willing sellers by creating farmland preservation committees in towns throughout our service area of Warren and Hunterdon counties. PRO has also taken the lead in several of these preservation projects either by contributing Green Acres funds and/or accepting title.

Learn More About PRO Green Acres Grant History

The Northern Harriers can still be seen swooping across the Pohatcong Grasslands. Soon, we'll be able to view the nesting Savannah Sparrow and Vesper as they return to our 128 acre grassland preserve on Oberly Road. Veterans of the organization remember that a subdivision of 1,026 houses was to be constructed on 500 plus acres. Pohatcong residents saw it differently and organized a coalition against the proposed development. PRO remains committed to preserving the Alpha Grasslands, north of Route 78. As the bird flies, Route 78 does not exist! The sheer number of over-wintering birds demonstrates the importance of the site.

This spring and the rest of 2011 offer more opportunity for PRO to focus on the environment and culture in Warren and Hunterdon counties. The Board of Directors of PRO is actively working on several land use issues in our area as well as managing the Riverview Arts Center (RAC), in Phillipsburg. A Phillipsburg attorney held a sham meeting of non-members at the Arts Center and now claims he is the chairperson. See the side-bar link for details in the recent Express-Times story.

Thank you for your interest and we urge you to contact us to become a Member of PRO and join us in our effort to protect and preserve the beautiful land and culture of Warren and Hunterdon counties!

The Board of Directors of PRO,