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NJ 8. Trenton Marshes. Acreage: 257. 



Location: Mercer County; Trenton East Quadrangle; about 1 mile downstream 

 from Trenton near Bordentown, at the confluence of Crosswick Creek and the 

 Delaware River. 



Description: A cattail marsh subject to about 18 inches of tidal fluctuation. 

 Spatterdock is abundant. 



Encroachments: A small sanitary landfill operation is taking place outside the 

 park, which is legally protected by deed of gift. 



Ownership: John R. Roebling Memorial Park, Mercer County Park Board. 



Data source: Allston Jenkins, Philadelphia Conservationists, Inc., 1500 Chest- 

 nut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; Mercer County Park Board, Mercer County Court 

 House, Broad and Markett Sts., Trenton, N.J. 



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