The Silver Brook cache is located within The Great Swamp
Watershed Association‘s 53 acre Conservation Management Area
(CMA). This area contains critical wetlands, vernal pools, forested
areas, and the Silver Brook, which is a feeder stream to the
Passaic River.
The Silver Brook is home to the spotted, snapping and wood
turtles. The wood turtle is a state and federally designated
threatened species, including barred owl which as been seen in the
area as well.
The Great Swamp is a regionally important wetland within the
Upper Passaic River Basin for which water quality, flooding, and
geomorphic stability issues have been identified.
The scenic trails throughout the CMA will cover woodlands and
marshes. There are a variety of boardwalks, but after a rain some
parts of the trails may become wet and then proper footwear is
recommended.
For information on the GSWA, and the CMA, please visit
their web site at www.greatswamp.org
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