MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY - Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) invites the community to an elegant Summer Tea Party in celebration of the organization’s 45th anniversary of protecting local water and land.

Guests will enjoy a traditional High Tea served in style by GSWA staff, featuring a delicious array of classic finger sandwiches, homemade scones with clotted cream and fresh jam, and a selection of delectable desserts.

The festive afternoon will include friendly competition and unique keepsakes:

· Fancy Hat Contest: Guests are encouraged to wear their finest tea party attire for a chance to win a prize.

· Trivia Challenge: Attendees can test their local history knowledge for another opportunity to win.

· Commemorative Gift: Each guest will take home a special tea mug custom designed exclusively for GSWA’s 45th anniversary milestone.

“A great cup of tea starts with clean water,” said Sandra LaVigne, GSWA Director of Water Quality Programs. “Come celebrate GSWA’s 45th anniversary with us!”

Event Details & Registration: Tickets and registration information are available online at GreatSwamp.org or by calling 973-538-3500.

Founded on March 31, 1981, GSWA has spent four and a half decades protecting, preserving, and advocating for the Great Swamp watershed and the Passaic River region. While the Great Swamp was notably saved from a proposed jetport in the 1960s, by the late 1970s it became clear that the 55 square miles across 10 towns surrounding the Great Swamp were still under threat from the pollution and runoff of rapid suburban development.

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About the Great Swamp Watershed Association

Now in its 45th year, the Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the water resources of the Passaic River region, from the Great Swamp headwaters to Newark Bay, for present and future generations. Through education, advocacy, science, land preservation, and stewardship, in collaboration with partners, we work to instill our communities with an awareness of water’s effect on health and the beauty of the environment, from source to sea. The organization educates over 3,000 school children, monitors over 30 stream locations, and holds approximately 50 public events each year.

For more information about the Great Swamp Watershed Association, visit GreatSwamp.org