EVENT DATE: May 30th, 2026
LOCATION: The Park Hotel at Meadowlands
TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm 
COST: Registration is free through December 31, 2025. Starting January 1, 2026 a $50 registration fee will apply.

What Does It Take to Participate?

To join this unforgettable adventure, each participant commits to raising $1,000 before event day. You will be fundraising for the New Jersey Highlands Coalition, helping to protect clean, safe water for 6.5+ million New Jersey residents.

We will guide and support you every step of the way, from creating your personal fundraising page to hitting your goal. This is your chance to make every drop count.

Do you have what it takes to go over the edge for clean water?

I’m Ready! What’s Next?

1. Sign up now to secure your spot! 

2. Set up your personal fundraising page in just minutes.

3. Reach your $1,000 goal with our guidance and encouragement.

4. Go over the edge and rappel 20 stories for the ultimate rush.

What to Expect on Event Day:

Our expert team will support you every step of the way, whether you are a thrill seeker or ready to face your fear of heights. You will receive full training, build confidence, and then rappel down 20 stories while taking in sweeping views of New York City. All of this happens with the support and energy of a community united for clean water.

Why It Matters:

By participating in Over The Edge for Clean Water, you are helping protect clean, safe water for more than 6.5 million New Jersey residents. Every drop counts, and your courage makes a real difference.

Our mission is clear: The New Jersey Highlands Coalition advocates for the protection of the Highlands’ natural and cultural resources, including its water on which over 70% of New Jersey’s population, its economy, and its viability rely.

The Coalition represents the voices and visions of more than 120 member organizations dedicated to clean water, open space, recreation, and environmental justice. With the help of community partners across 88 Highlands municipalities, we are building a sustainable future for all.

If you are passionate about protecting clean water, join us. This could be you!