About

HIGLIN is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on research, education and fundraising to support lakes in the Highlands region to deal with challenges to water quality.  Research activities involve scientific data collection; analysis and technology including our homegrown invasive species removal system.  Education focuses on projects, studies and public domain searches to produce useful information for lake communities in the NJ Highlands region.

HIGLIN has a working group focused on hand-harvesting — an essential element of a long-term plan — to keep invasive species under control.  Two A.I.R. Boats (Aquatic Invasive Removal) enable divers to transport hand-pulled weeds to the surface, where they are safely bagged and disposed of. The Dive Team, led by a foreman and a scientist, are a team of trained, professional divers who hand harvest targeted aquatic species during the summer months.

HIGLIN operates at Green Pond in New Jersey, removing Eurasian Water milfoil from the lake.  Other invasive and native plants that have grown to nuisance level and debris are also being removed from the lake.   

Full reports for the Green Pond Demonstration Project can be found here.