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The Offshore Wind Farm Round-Up Issue #4 August 8, 2022
This Round-Up edition includes links related to o Questions prompted by a recent article in The Sandpaper regarding visibility of the offshore wind o The timeline for the creation and release of the final version of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the current Atlantic Shores project o Extension of the deadline for public comment […]
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- Harvest of Natural Resources - Not Fish
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- Renewable Energy
- Science Topics
September 17, 2022
The Offshore Wind Farm Round-Up Number 3 July 11, 2022
This Round-Up edition includes links related to o tourism and the presence of offshore wind energy farms o the comparison of an image recently published in The Sandpaper from Save LBI, Inc and a publicly accessible simulation image o navigation lights at the base of the offshore wind turbines o virtual public meetings to discuss […]
The Offshore Wind Farm Round-Up Number 1 May 9, 2022
This Round-Up edition includes links related to the o effect of noise on marine life o cost of electricity o impact of turbines on the Cold Pool o Rutgers study on the visibility of the wind turbines o lawsuit filed against Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”)
NJ to Fund Water Quality Improvement Projects June 08, 2022 By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch High Water, Funding
New Jersey recently took a significant step forward with the Department of Environmental Protection’s release of final “Intended Use Plans,” which include billions of dollars of requests for water-quality improvement and public-health protection projects. The potential projects include a range of upgrades to drinking water, storm water and waste water treatment systems.
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August 19, 2022
DEP Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Stormwater Grants High Water1, Funding
As part of its efforts to improve water quality and mitigate the worsening impacts of flooding caused by climate change, the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection is seeking applications for $10 million in grants to modernize stormwater management systems and to provide technical assistance to municipal, county and utility authorities for resilience planning.
NJDOT Mum on Adequacy of New Causeway Storm Water System Questions Remain Unanswered for Nearly Three Months August 17, 2022 By Gina G. Scala – High Water1
Surf City Councilman Peter Hartney is calling out N.J. Department of Transportation officials for failing to address questions about the effectiveness of the new storm water system being built at the entrance to Long Beach Island as part of the final phase of the multi-year, federally funded Causeway expansion and rehabilitation project.
Building Rules Eyed to Comply With Flood Safety August 17, 2022 By Maria Scandale – High Water1
Barnegat Light Borough Council introduced an ordinance revising “floodplain management regulations” pursuant to state law and federal flood insurance requirements at its monthly meeting Aug. 10. Similar measures have been passed by other Long Beach Island towns.
NJDEP Commissioner Delivers Climate Change Adaptation Remarks to Senate, Assembly August 17, 2022 By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch – High Water1
N.J. Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette testified last week before a joint meeting of the Senate Environment and Energy Committee and the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee about the importance of coastal resilience. As the commissioner noted, “Climate change is the single greatest threat to our communities, economies and way of life […]
Nixle Municipal Alert System 020621
Sign up to receive text alerts from your local agencies, including flood alerts
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Tags: emergency, flood, storm, weather
May 29, 2021
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Jersey Back Bays (NJBB) Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Interim Feasibility Study and Environmental Scoping Document – 04242, 020621, rlbi3
March 2019 – This presents a preliminary focused array of alternative plans that reduces risk to human life and flooding risk from coastal storms in the NJBB Region.
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April 22, 2021
Mid-Atlantic Residents See Ocean Health as Major Economic Issue
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 – Monmouth University – Want More Government Action on Environment, Climate Change Protection WEST LONG BRANCH – Eight in 10 residents of Mid-Atlantic states believe the ocean and beaches are important to their economies, including 95% of those living in coastal communities. Report contains much more.
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Tags: Coastal Science, Report, Resilience planning
December 31, 2020
New Jersey Organizing Project
New Jersey Organizing Project is a grassroots organization made up of people like you – we stand up for New Jersey’s Shore regions and South Jersey. We connect and train community members to participate in the decision-making processes that affect their daily lives. This is a Center of information with many useful links
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Tags: Business and economic development, Education and outreach, Facilities, Financing, Legislation, Raise public awareness, Regulation, Relational support, Resilience planning, What to do
October 29, 2020
NY/NJ Baykeeper
NY/NJ Baykeeper is the citizen guardian of the NY-NJ Harbor Estuary. Since 1989, we’ve worked to protect, preserve and restore the ecological integrity and productivity of the waterways and habitats in the most urban estuary on Earth
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Tags: Citizen Science
Beach Replenishment In Harvy Cedars on Long Beach Island – LBI
Lots of information about the impact of ocean beach replenishment and impact on surfing. Written by Jon Coen, a surfer himself
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Tags: article, Beach Replenishment
Climate Change NJ rlbi2, 021222
This is a very valuable starting point. New Jersey is working to address and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Information Center
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Tags: Coastal Science, Information Center, Interactive, NJ, Resilience planning
October 20, 2020
The Climate and Flood Resilience Program rlbi2, 030522
The Program consists of four organizational areas: Division of Coastal Engineering Division of Dam Safety and Flood Engineering Division of Program Operations Bureau of Climate Resilience Design Engineering Bureau of Climate Resilience Planning
Engineering With Nature
EWN Initiative Engineering With Nature is the intentional alignment of natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic, environmental, and social benefits through collaborative processes.this provides links to an Atlas of Projectshttps://ewn.el.erdc.dren.mil/atlas.html Army Corps of Engineers US ACE Rick
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Tags: Coastal Science, Information Center
November 27, 2019
National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System – CRS
The National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum NFIP requirements.
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Tags: Funding
October 28, 2019
The New York – New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP)
The New York – New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP) brings the benefits of the Clean Water Act to the people who live, work, and recreate on our shared waterways. HEP decisions and activities are carried out by staff and partners organized through the committees and work groups.
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October 16, 2019
New Jersey Pinelands Commission
The New Jersey Pinelands Commission is an independent state agency whose mission is to “preserve, protect, and enhance the natural and cultural resources of the Pinelands National Reserve, and to encourage compatible economic and other human activities consistent with that purpose.”
Stevens Flood Advisory System – 020621 rlbi1
This is a comprehensive flood projection the is based on wind, current, and tide. The tool provides forecasts on many locations. This link is for what they call the East Thorofare at Ship Bottom NJ but you can select others. Rick
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October 13, 2019
ENGINEERING WITH NATURE TO SUPPORT SYSTEM RESILIENCE: EXAMPLES OF INNOVATIVE CHANNEL DREDGING AND PLACEMENT IN COASTAL NEW JERSEY
Navigation and Nature: Philaelphia District took action to restore navigation after Sandy, but also looked for opportunities to assist with shoreline & ecosystem recovery and build coastal system resilience with clean dredged sediment Monica Chasten, Project Manager, Operations Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) Philadelphia District
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October 9, 2019
Flooding is expected to become more frequent along the barrier island – rlbi1, High Water
September of 2019 – Deals with flooding on Long Beach Island – Amanda Oglesby, Asbury Park Press USA TODAY NETWORK – NEW JERSEY
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September 14, 2019
Mordecai Land Trust 030522
A community-based organization Is using a living shoreline to preserve Mordecai Island as a habitat for breeding and migratory species of indigenous birds and fish and to protect large portions of Beach Haven from flooding. Rick
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September 13, 2019
NJ DEP Barnegat Bay, Phase Two: Moving Science into Action – Text and Video
The NJDEP Office of Science working with the Science Advisory Board, state universities, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Barnegat Bay Partnership developed and is funding additional research projects to address data gaps. The research agenda that has emerged will help address how we improve water quality and advance habitat […]
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Tags: Information Center
September 1, 2019
Clean Ocean Action – 042421
Clean Ocean Action is a leading national and regional voice working to protect waterways using science, law, research, education, and citizen action. Rick
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August 31, 2019
Conserve Wildlife of NJ 030522
Conserve Wildlife of New Jersey has a rich biodiversity that belies its small size and urban reputation. In every corner of our state, species of wildlife, considered rare and imperiled enough to be protected by state or federal law, are woven in to the tapestry of life in our state. It is our duty, and […]
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Tags: Information Center
Barnegat Bay Partnership 030522
The Barnegat Bay Partnership (formerly the Barnegat Bay National Estuary Program) is a partnership of federal, state, municipal, academic, business, and private organizations that work together with the communities of the Barnegat Bay watershed to help restore, protect, and enhance the natural resources of the Barnegat Bay ecosystem. Rick
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Tags: Funding, Information Center
August 30, 2019
Southern Ocean Coastal Resiliency Resource Page 030522
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August 26, 2019
Jersey-Friendly Yards – Landscaping for a Healthy Environment
Native plants help conserve and filter water, provide habitat for native wildlife, protect soil resources, and reduce the costs and environmental impacts associated with fertilizers and pesticides.
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Tags: Home, Information Center, Interactive, native, yard
New Jersey Invasive Species Council
To address growing concerns about invasive species, state officials convened the New Jersey Invasive Species Council to coordinate and guide invasive species activities throughout New Jersey and to act as a liaison for regional and national cooperative efforts.
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US ACE Video – New Jersey Back Bays Study Public Meeting, Toms River, NJ September 13, 2018
The first 10 minutes or so provide an overview of the study.
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August 25, 2019
US ACE – Public Meetings to Explain the Back Bay Study rlbi3
This Document includes the links to the video sessions. The Toms River session includes the slide presentation that is VERY informative.
The North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study (NACCS) – Army Corps of Engineers – US ACE rlbi3
THE GOALS OF THE NACCS ARE TO: Provide a risk management framework, consistent with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/USACE Infrastructure Systems Rebuilding Principles; and Support resilient coastal communities and robust, sustainable coastal landscape systems, considering future sea level and climate change scenarios, to manage risk to vulnerable populations, property, ecosystems, and infrastructure.
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Report on coastal storm and flood risk in the North Atlantic region of the United States
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today released to the public a report detailing the results of a two-year study to address coastal storm and flood risk to vulnerable populations, property, ecosystems, and infrastructure in the North Atlantic region of the United States affected by Hurricane Sandy in October, 2012.
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Understanding the US Army Corps of Engineers Back Bay Study – Video 12922, 030522
This 5 minute video sets the stager for the North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study conducted and presented by the US ACE
Land Use and Planning in the Barnegat Bay Watershed
Land use by humans is a primary cause of ecological change at many scales. Ecological changes in the estuary appear to be closely coupled to temporal changes in land use within the watershed.
Nature Conservancy Shoreline Projects
Contains a map that currently has 209 restoration sites that have been submitted to the database. The sites can be accessed either by pressing on a location or by scrolling through the project list. Each location includes a summary, photos and details such as techniques used, data collected, habitats, species and project objectives. There is […]
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LEARN ABOUT LIVING SHORELINES
Learn about living shorelines – what they are, how they are designed and built, and how they serve our coastal habitats and communities. Whether you are a property owner looking for alternatives to mitigate erosion on your shoreline property, or a contractor or a policy maker looking to gain more in depth knowledge about the […]
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Getting to Resilience 030522, 031922
ENABLING COMMUNITIES TO BE PREPARED AND MORE RESILIENT. This provided a starting point leading to the Resilient LBI Program. http://www.prepareyourcommunitynj.org/ This online self assessment process is a tool to assist communities to reduce vulnerability and increase preparedness by linking planning, mitigation, and adaptation. Through this assessment you will find out how your preparedness can be […]
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Tags: http://www.prepareyourcommunitynj.org/, Information Center
August 24, 2019
NJ Flood Mapper 020621, rlbi1
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Coastal Highway Resilience
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Living Shorelines Engineering Guidelines
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Living Shorelines And Resiliency Planning
Coastal Resilience.org is a decision support tool that incorporates the best available science and local data to enable communities and conservation practitioners to identify nature-based solutions for enhancing resilience and reducing risk where possible. For additional project information, visit the New Jersey home page.
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Threats to Barnegat Bay
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August 23, 2019
Ecological Solutions to Coastal Communities
This report advances practices designed to help coastal communities become safer and more sustainable using nature based solutions that work with, rather than against, nature. William
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NJ Sea Grant Dune Manual
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USDA – Coastal Zone Soil Survey
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