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List of rivers of New Jersey facts for kids

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New Jersey is home to many amazing rivers and streams! These waterways are super important for the state. They provide fresh water, homes for wildlife, and fun places for people to explore.

You'll find all sorts of waterways here, from big rivers like the Delaware and Raritan to smaller streams, creeks, and even tiny "runs." Long ago, the Delaware and Raritan rivers were like highways. They helped move goods and people from the Atlantic Ocean to places further inland. They were even connected by the famous Delaware and Raritan Canal. Today, these rivers and their smaller branches are perfect for fishing, boating, and enjoying nature.

Rivers by Drainage Area

Rivers and streams are often grouped by their "drainage basin." Think of a drainage basin as a giant bowl. All the rain and melted snow that falls into that bowl eventually flows into one main river or bay. New Jersey has several of these large drainage areas.

Hudson River Basin

The Hudson River is a huge river that forms part of New Jersey's eastern border with New York. Many smaller streams in northeastern New Jersey flow into it.

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Rondout/Wallkill Drainage Basin

*Pochuck Creek **Black Creek **Wawayanda Creek *Papakating Creek **Clove Brook **Neepaulakating Creek **West Branch Papakating Creek

Newark Bay Area

Newark Bay is a busy body of water where several important New Jersey rivers meet the ocean.

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Passaic/Hackensack Drainage Basin

Raritan River Basin

The Raritan River is one of New Jersey's longest rivers. It flows across the middle of the state and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Raritan Drainage Basin

*Crab Brook

*Pine Tree Run *Back Brook **Branch Back Brook *Cruser Brook **Roaring Brook

*Cat Tail Brook

Atlantic Coast Rivers

Many rivers and creeks in New Jersey flow directly into the Atlantic Ocean or its bays.

Delaware Bay Rivers

The Delaware Bay is a large estuary where the Delaware River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Many rivers in southern New Jersey flow into this bay.

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Delaware Bay

Delaware River Basin

The mighty Delaware River forms the western border of New Jersey. Many rivers and streams from New Jersey flow into it.

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Delaware Drainage Basin

*Bisphams Mill Creek *Pole Bridge Branch *Mount Misery Brook

      • South Branch Rancocas Creek
        • Friendship Creek

*Burrs Mill Brook

        • Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek

*Sharps Run *Little Creek

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Paulins Kill Drainage Basin

Alphabetical List of Waterways

This is a list of many rivers and streams in New Jersey, arranged in alphabetical order to help you find them easily.

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