‘Saving the Great Swamp’ Free Screening and Discussion

Fifty years ago, a group of committed citizens came together to block a jetport at what is now the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. To celebrate this inspiring example of community activism, The Madison Environmental Commission is hosting a free screening of “Saving the Great Swamp” on March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Chase Room of Madison Public Library, 39 Keep Street, Madison, New Jersey.
“This is a story about local residents with no experience in community activism coming together to overcome financial and political obstacles,” says Ellen Kranefuss, event organizer and member of the Madison Environmental Commission. “It’s a story that’s as important today as it was fifty years ago.”
The one-hour documentary will be introduced by Karl Fenske, whose mother Helen, led the fight to save the Great Swamp, a 55-square mile watershed located in located in Morris and Somerset Counties. Scott Morris, the documentary’s director and co-producer will be on hand for a discussion afterward.
Residents are invited share their ideas and sign up to help Madison be a greener community. Refreshments will be served.
For more details go to sustainablemadisonnj.org