A Natural Resource Management Guide for the County of Morris A ...

Nonpoint sources of pollution are linked to
agriculture and suburbanization (storm sewers,
septic tank leachate, and housing construction).
Development along the entire length of the river is
suspected of contributing significant quantities of
nutrients and sediments.
Complexes
Wetland
EPA Priority wetland designation has been assigned
to two areas within the Raritan River Basin in
Morris County. Little Spruce Swamp, is located in
Mount Olive. It provides habitat to "Federally listed
plant species; . . . State imperiled and rare flora,
including at least one extant record; and a State rare
1
natural community." The major threat to this
complex is impact from current and future
development.
Figure 6 - Little Spruce Swamp
The Lamington River Watershed, extends from
Succasunna (Roxbury Township) to Hacklebarney
(Chester Township). This area provides important
"habitat for waterfowl and rails . . . State listed species
(e.g. Barred owl, American bittern); and rare flora. Major
threats consist of groundwater and surface water impacts
by way of water table drawdown by wells, and
development pressure to adjacent uplands, respectively." 2
Figure 7 - Lamington River Watershed
1
US EPA, Priority Wetlands for the State of New Jersey, 130.
2
US EPA, Priority Wetlands for the State of New Jersey, 130.
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