Open Space Preservation

The Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Committee has recommended the Board of County Commissioners approve $6.95 million in grants to preserve more than 192 acres across Denville, Mendham Township and Rockaway Township.

The recommendations were presented during the Commissioners’ public meeting on November 5th in Morristown. The proposed grants range from 11.7 acres to more than 123 acres, and the Commissioners are expected to make a formal decision on whether to approve the recommendations before the end of the year.

To learn more about each 2025 proposed grant, please visit the Open Space Trust Fund website or read the full press release.

Morris County is marking more than three decades of land preservation by launching an interactive online ArcGIS StoryMap© that highlights the history, scope and impact of the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund.

Developed by the Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation, the Open Space StoryMap offers a detailed look at the nearly 300 projects supported by the fund since it was established by voter referendum in 1992. The platform includes interactive maps, photographs, and data showing the extent of preserved lands by municipality and region, as well as multimedia features to enhance the user experience.

View the Open Space StoryMap

Watch the Video About Morris County's Open Space Preservation

Read the Full Press Release