Photo by Dallas Hetherington – Belted Kingfishers, know for their energetic flight and loud, piercing rattle, patrol rivers, streams, and lakes throughout the watershed.

Dear Friends,

Some gifts have an impact that lasts far beyond a lifetime. Protecting clean water is one of them.

The streams and forests of the Upper Raritan Watershed quietly serve us every day. They filter drinking water, reduce flooding, recharge groundwater supplies, and provide wildlife habitat. Most people never see this work, yet they benefit from it every day.

We don’t achieve clean water once and then take it for granted. Protecting this vital resource is an ongoing responsibility. While many streams in our watershed still face significant challenges, Raritan Headwaters provides the science, stewardship, and advocacy needed to watch over the health of the land and water supply our communities, both human and wildlife, depend on.

Progress doesn’t happen by accident.

Over decades, RHA has promoted healthier streams, restored habitats, protected open space, and informed local decision-making. Thanks to you, RHA remains here every day, bringing science, expertise, and community action together to support the watershed’s well-being.

We know there is still work to do, but we also know our watershed is healthier today because people like you have chosen to invest in its future. Please make your year-end gift to Raritan Headwaters to keep that progress moving forward.

With heartfelt thanks,

Mara Tippett
Executive Director

Photo by Erin Kiernan – In 2026, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of our Summer Nature Camp, where thousands of children have created lasting memories and meaningful connections to nature.