Introduction [excerpt] Environmental Historian David J. Grettler argues that environmental history tells the story of environmental change as well as the relationship between human beings and their environment. In this work I have attempted to hold to this statement. New Jersey waterscapes changed immensely over the 19th century, and I have attempted to describe this change to the best of my ability. However, this is not the only purpose of this work. I have also attempted to explain why these changes took...