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NJ 6. Mullica River and Wading River. Acreage: 5000 estimated. 



Location: Burlington and Atlantic counties; between Chatsworth and New 

 Gretna; reached via Rt. 542, 563, 532, and 539. 



Description: The lower portions of the Mullica and Wading rivers are unique in 

 supporting the best stands of wild rice (Zizania aquatica) along the Atlantic 

 coast of New Jersey; associated wildlife includes thousands of ducks, geese, Sora 

 Rails, a few Bald Eagles, etc. Upper reaches of the drainages are habitat of the 

 pine barrens tree frog and curly grass (Schizaea pusilla). 



References: McPhee, New Jersey Pine Barrens. 



Encroachments: Cranberry and blueberry industry, population pressure, hous- 

 ing, etc. 



Ownership: State of New Jersey including the eastern portion of the Wharton 

 Tract State Forest and numerous private owners. 



Data source: William E. Shoemaker, 59 Parker St., Manahawkin, N.J. 08050. 



Other knowledgeable persons: L. G. MacNamara, Director, N.J. Division of Fish 

 and Game, Box 1 809, Trenton, N.J. 08625. 



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