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Restoration of Wild Duck Pond in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Saddle River County Park is a 577-acre linear park that meanders with the Saddle River and its tributary brooks. It consists of five park areas that are linked by a multi-use path, including circular paths around some ponds.

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County Breaks Ground on Wild Duck Pond Restoration in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,  today Bergen County broke ground on a cornerstone ecological restoration project that will return the beloved Wild Duck Pond in Ridgewood to that of its glory days, preserving it for the enjoyment of future generations. The restoration is expected to be complete next year and through the construction of stormwater treatment wetlands as well as the installation of a new pond liner, the project will restore ecological functions of the pond, enhance public use, and prevent the threat of fish kills from lack of oxygen. This is yet another project underway in our nearly 10,000 acres of Bergen County Parks System, which demonstrates both the Bergen County Board of Commissioners and administration’s continued commitment to the preservation of open space, the protection of our environment, and the enhancement of our parks.

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BERGEN COUNTY TO HOST GROUNDBREAKING FOR ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION OF WILD DUCK POND IN SADDLE RIVER COUNTY PARK

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Ridgewood NJ, a ceremony to mark the start of an ecological restoration project at the Wild Duck Pond in Saddle River County Park. The project scope includes replacing the pond liner and implementing stormwater best management practices, which will restore the pond’s wetlands and further support native wildlife. Funding for the restoration project comes from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund and a grant from NJ Green Acres.

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Readers Debate Crime Wave at Bergen County Wild Duck Pond in Ridgewood

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I am SHOCKED. This is depressing. I never knew this can happen in Ridgewood. These things do not happen in the Bronx in the middle of the day let alone a small, cozy town in Bergen County. If this has been happening on a regular basis why is no one arrested? Why can’t there be hidden cameras in these places? If there is no punishment things will get worse.
And I am sorry but continually advising people to not leave stuff in their cars is insulting. It is suggesting we have to accept crime as a normal thing and accept that we have no power over criminals.

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Swamp Thing Spotted at Wild Duck Pond in Ridgewood ?

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Ridgewood NJ, rumors continue to spread that the Saddle River County Park Wild Duck Pond could be the new home of  “Swamp Thing” . Over grown with algae, a breading ground for mosquitos and ticks  the Duck Pond has continued to fall into disrepair since 2016 .

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Ridgewood Residents Raise Concerns Over Shabby Condition of Wild Duck Pond

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July 24,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, the Saddle River County Park is a 577-acre linear park that meanders with the Saddle River and its tributary brooks. It consists of five park areas that are linked by a multi-use path, including circular paths around some ponds.

Multi-use pathway/Bicycle-Pedestrian Path: This bike and pedestrian path travels from Ridgewood to Rochelle Park and is approximately 6 miles in length. This continuous path runs through Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, Paramus, Saddle Brook and Rochelle Park and under Route 4. This path also follows the Saddle River and Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and passes by the Historic Easton Tower at Route 4. The path features a scenic waterfall at Dunkerhook Park, and there are three ponds, tree shaded picnic areas, pavilions, playgrounds, tennis courts and athletic fields accessible along the path.

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Readers have often commented on the poor shape of some of the recreation areas as well as the actual duck pond it self .

One read asks ,”So why does the Duck Pond look like such sh$t! It is the first thing you see when you come into Ridgewood and it looks horrible. When are they going to fix it once and for all!

Another reader commented , the “Water flow at duck pond should be fixed ..the active Brook river water flows and curves through the south side of the park..creativity please

Save the Pond from its stagnant phases create a conduit into and out of the Brook with Storm shut off valves to protect the ADJOINING properties on the north side of the Pond..storm water discharges into the pond in heavy rail..but not enough through volumes to keep the pond alive.”

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Companion Animal Advocates Hosting a Fundraiser at the Wild Duck Pond in Ridgewood

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September 27,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, on Sunday, October 2, 2016 11am – 3pm (Rain or Shine) at the Wild Duck Pond 1133 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood Companion Animal Advocates will be hosting a fundraiser.

Companion Animal Advocates (CAA), is a non-profit, all volunteer organization primarily serving New Jersey residents. CAA is committed to keeping family pets from being surrendered to already crowded shelters because their owners can no longer care for them.

Bring your family and join us for a day filled with music, giveaways, food, doggie beauty salon, pet caricaturist, photographer, veterinarian, various dog related exhibitors and vendors, dog trainer demonstrations, “Furever Friends” for adoption by the animal rescue/shelter groups in attendance, a “Blessing of the Animals” at 12 Noon, the 9th Annual Delaney Dog Show and our 50/50. FREE ADMISSION! Plenty of vendors with food items, pet items and lots more available for purchase. Please bring a donation of a bag/can of cat/dog food to aid underserved pet owners.

As per park regulations, dogs must be on a lead no longer than 6’ in length. No flexi leads. HAVE YOUR DOG CROWNED KING OR QUEEN OF THE CARNIVALE!! Raise money to support Companion Animal Advocates. You can set up your own fundraising page by visiting :https://www.firstgiving.com/companionanimaladvocates/Carnivale-of-the-Dogs-2016.

The dog who raises the most money as of midnight October 1 st will be crowned “KING” or “QUEEN” of the Carnivale. Aside from bragging rights, your dog will kick off the opening ceremonies at 11AM. The winner will receive a $150 TD Bank gift card* and our 2nd and 3rd place winners will be named as Prince/Princess and Duke/Duchess and will each receive a $50 TD Bank gift card.* PARTICIPATE IN THE 9th ANNUAL DELANEY DOG SHOW!! Compete for prizes and ribbons in fun categories. For more information, visit: CompanionAnimalAdvocates.org or contact Patty@CompanionAnimalAdvocates.org / 201 -706-7666 * Winners need not be present.

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The 3rd Annual Lacing Up For Freedom walk will be held on Saturday, May 21st at the Wild Duck Pond in Ridgewood

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May 12,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, Durga Tree International is holding their third annual Lacing Up for Freedom Walk-a-thon on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Since the majority of people Durga Tree serves around the globe are vulnerable minors and their mothers, this year’s
theme is Walking to End Child Trafficking. Registration is complimentary for all,including leashed canine companions. Prizes are awarded to walkers who reach tiered fundraising goals. There will be children’s activities, a live music duo, sponsored
beverages/breakfast snacks and lunch following the walk. This year, Durga Tree is proud to partner with Alleva Construction, our water station sponsor for the second year in a row; Rise Fitness, our backpack prize sponsor; and Antonella Romano Stone & Tile, our Reusable Water Bottle prize sponsor.

The five-mile walk will be held at the Ridgewood,NJ, Wild Duck Pond, rain or shine. Registration and information can be found here:

https://www.wizathon.com/lacing-up-for-freedom/index.php.

At three years old, this collaborative non-profit organization, co-created by Beth and Tim Tiger and Jess Hoertel, has raised over $300,000 to aid in the war against Modern Slavery. As a project driven non-profit organization, they work with grassroot
organizations around the world who are on the ground actively working to end this epidemic. Durga Tree International’s mission is to “take the homework out of becoming involved in this movement by qualifying hardworking, worthy organizations from around the world, and then becoming the fundraising vehicle they so desperately need.”

Additional Durga Tree International events are planned for 2016, including volunteer immersion trips to Guatemala and India, and the fourth annual benefit gala in October 2016. For more information on the gala as well as other events and opportunities, visit
their website, https://durgatreeinternational.org. They can be reached at info@DurgaTreeInternational.org or by phone at 973-461-6621.