Since 1997 the LBWP has been vigorously committed to advocacy, water monitoring, community action and environmental education programs

Our Mission is the active protection of the environment and enhancement of water quality throughout the watershed area

The LAWRENCE BROOK WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP,  Inc.  (LBWP)  is a not-for-profit organization with the mission to protect the water in a 48-square-mile area, the Lawrence Brook watershed (USGSHUC code: 02030105130); this area extends over parts of5 municipalities: New Brunswick,  East Brunswick,  North Brunswick, South Brunswick, and Milltown; it also covers most of Rutgers University's Cook Campus. The whole watershed in located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, U.S.A.  LBWP is interested in other natural resources, such as wildlife resources and scenic resources; its ultimate goal is to protect the quality of life in our community, for the benefit of present and future generations.

What is a Watershed?

Wherever you are, you are in a watershed.  Watersheds are everywhere - from your home to the shopping mall to the local park, to your school or to your place of business.  Watersheds are the link between our land, our water and our communities, because the quality of our water depends greatly upon the ways we use and care for the watershed around it.

WHAT we do

Community Outreach

The LBWP participates in community events in the five watershed communities in order to educate the public about protection of the environment. 

Environmental Advocacy

Speaking in favor of the protection of the environment. Participated in the preservation of a 180 acre farm in South Brunswick, 70 acre farm in North Brunswick, and 23 acre farm in East Brunswick. LBWP is also involved in statewide environmental advocacy

What We've Achieved