SECAUCUS HIGH SCHOOL MARSH (Secaucus)

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This 43-acre* site was acquired from the Town of Secaucus under a 99-year lease agreement.   The Secaucus High School Wetlands Enhancement Site is located between Mill Creek Point Park and Secaucus High School. The NJMC began enhancement activities at the site on March 12, 2007, including increasing tidal flow to allow for greater biodiversity of fish, mammal, and bird species, notably the state-endangered yellow-crowned night heron which nests in the nearby Schmidt’s Woods. The NJMC is also constructing a 1,500-foot elevated wooden boardwalk that will allow visitors to walk along the marsh and students from Secaucus High School to view the growth of a restored urban wetland. The boardwalk will feature several observation benches and award-winning wildlife signage on the rails. Enhancement activities were complete at the end of 2007.