
The Raritan River
Our Landscape, Our Legacy
Judy Auer Shaw(Author)
Rutgers University Press
Published on 1. January 2015
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-0-8135-6541-5 (ISBN)
Description
On the banks of the old Raritan, environmental expert Judy Shaw gives readers a tour of the remarkable river, a major waterway 90 miles long, with 2,000 miles of tributary streams and brooks that twists and turns from its source in Morris County, down to the Raritan Bay. It is the longest river that is completely within New Jersey, includes the state's largest contiguous stretch of wildlife habitat, and runs through one of the most populated areas of the United States.
The Raritan River shows New Jersey for what it is-home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. This lavishly illustrated book tells the story of an amazing region where protected environments coexist with land left in ruins by rampant industrialization and where the reckless pursuit of commerce scarred the lands along its banks. Shaw argues that as we work to protect this historically wooded and agricultural land from further development, we need to replace our outmoded infrastructure and rethink outdated design and management practices that currently limit our progress toward a clean and beautiful environment.
With over 350 photographs and 20 paintings, Shaw captures scenes of the river, the wildlife on the shores, and the human activities along its banks. The illustrations show what is possible when we rescue the land, restore the habitat, and create harmony with nature. The Raritan River reminds us that people are the solution-we need to engage locally, to educate ourselves, and to work with those who manage our parks and open spaces to adopt new practices that enrich our natural resources instead of neglecting them for another generation.
Watch a video with Judy A. Shaw:
Watch video now. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXPP8tqP-xU).
The Raritan River shows New Jersey for what it is-home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. This lavishly illustrated book tells the story of an amazing region where protected environments coexist with land left in ruins by rampant industrialization and where the reckless pursuit of commerce scarred the lands along its banks. Shaw argues that as we work to protect this historically wooded and agricultural land from further development, we need to replace our outmoded infrastructure and rethink outdated design and management practices that currently limit our progress toward a clean and beautiful environment.
With over 350 photographs and 20 paintings, Shaw captures scenes of the river, the wildlife on the shores, and the human activities along its banks. The illustrations show what is possible when we rescue the land, restore the habitat, and create harmony with nature. The Raritan River reminds us that people are the solution-we need to engage locally, to educate ourselves, and to work with those who manage our parks and open spaces to adopt new practices that enrich our natural resources instead of neglecting them for another generation.
Watch a video with Judy A. Shaw:
Watch video now. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXPP8tqP-xU).
Reviews / Votes
"Judy Shaw focuses on the incredible array of dedicated individuals and organizations who work to restore the Queen of Rivers to its former grandeur. As someone who canoed the Raritan in my youth, and who has lived along its banks, I salute the unsung heroes featured here, as well as the vibrant partnerships that serve as a model for citizens everywhere who would save and enjoy their own rivers." - Michael Catania (Executive Director, Duke Farms)More details
Series
Edition
None edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New Brunswick NJ
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
377 color photographs
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 313 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
1080 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8135-6541-5 (9780813565415)
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Persons
JUDY AUER SHAW is a researcher at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, where she also leads the Sustainable Raritan River Initiative. This initiative earned the Somerset County Regional Planning Award in 2010. In addition, Shaw has received the Elwood Jarmer Award for Environmental Leadership.
Content
Foreword by Michael R. Greenberg Preface Acknowledgments Acronyms Artist Gallery I Introduction: The Tapestry of Our Connections Part One: Defining Our Place and Our Role Chapter 1 The Headwaters: The North Branch and the South Branch Chapter 2 The Central Region: The Millstone Watershed Chapter 3 The Main Stem and Raritan Bay Connecting Our Environment to Our World (Web Section) Part Two: Connecting Our Communities Chapter 4 Restoring and Protecting Our Landscape Chapter 5 Reconnecting with the River Chapter 6 Where Do We Go from Here? Artist Gallery II Appendix A: Photographers and Artists Appendix B: Municipalities in the Watershed by County Appendix C: Internet Resources Notes Sources Index?