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BOEM Overview Meeting March 30, 2021 – Wind Energy
On March 30, 2021, BOEM published a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Ocean Wind, LLC's Proposed Wind Energy Facility Offshore New Jersey. BOEM’s scoping process is intended to identify what should be considered in the Ocean Wind...
Home Page New Jersey Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study Army Corps of Engineers
This is the Home page for the report with many other useful links. DRAFT REPORT & TIER 1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTAugust 2021, VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETINGS INFOSeptember 2021, STUDY BACKGROUND, INTERIM REPORT (MARCH 2019), ENVIRONMENTAL...
New Jersey Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study Draft Feasibility Study and Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (August 2021) ***note: report and appendices were modified on 23 AUG to adjust pagination, metadata, and formatting***
The report outlines a ‘Tentatively Selected Plan’ framework, which includes three storm surge barriers, two cross-bay barriers, and the elevation of more than 18,000 structures to reduce the risk of flood damages associated with storm surge. It’s important to note...
In a Summer of Deadly Deluges, New Research Shows How Global Warming Fuels Flooding
In a Summer of Deadly Deluges, New Research Shows How Global Warming Fuels Flooding New attribution research shows that climate change primed the pump and increased the odds of deadly July floods in northwestern Europe.
Inside Clean Energy: Three Charts that Show the Energy Transition in 50 States
The Energy Information Administration reported last week that, for the first time ever, the United States generated more electricity from renewable sources in 2020 than from coal.
Loveladies Homeowners Association – Taxpayers Association
Through the Association you have an opportunity to meet and interact with your neighbors who have similar interests and concerns.
Surf City Taxpayer Association
Our Mission: Established in 1986, the Surf City Taxpayer Association (SCTA) is a non-profit, non-partisan, volunteer group of individuals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all residents, visitors, and taxpayers of Surf City, through the following: •...
Holgate Taxpayers Association
The HTA was founded in July of 1959 by a group of interested and concerned residents. The original name of the organization was the Beach Haven Inlet Taxpayer’s Association. The HTA provides a means of communication and information for property owners while monitoring...
Foundation Talk on Wind Farms Boosts Economic Benefits 42421
Foundation Talk on Wind Farms Boosts Economic Benefits May 10, 2021 An hour-long online “Wind Power Talk” hosted by the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences on April 24 and moderated by Science Committee Chair Rick Bushnell was too short to answer all...
What happened after a wind farm was built near the lobster capital of Europe 042421
By Clarisa Diaz Things Reporter Published July 1, 2021 Offshore wind is a huge opportunity for the US but the fishing industry is worried about its businesses. Notably, the lobster industry pushed for the moratorium on wind farms near Maine’s coast that advanced...
Coyotes in New Jersey: History, Ecology, and Management 060521
History of Coyotes in New Jersey, Eastern Coyote Ecology and Behavior, Eastern Coyote Ecology and Behavior, Human-Coyote Coexistence, Management Strategies, References - ByKathleen Kerwin, Program Associate, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources Kaci...
Oyster Farmers Who Feared Going Broke Brace for a ‘Bonkers’ Summer
"When restaurants closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the nationwide market for oysters cratered. That’s not the end of the story" This Article has a number of valuable links.
A modelling evaluation of electromagnetic fields emitted by buried subsea power cables and encountered by marine animals: considerations for marine renewable energy development – 042421
Abstract The expanding marine renewable energy industry will increase the prevalence of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from power cables in coastal waters. Assessments of environmental impacts are required within licensing/permitting processes and increased prevalence...
Nixle Municipal Alert System 020621
Sign up to receive text alerts from your local agencies, including flood alerts
Flood Mapper – 020621
NJ Flood Mapper – A tool to visualize a variety of flood scenarios and impacts on your community.
Rutgers Science and Technical Advisory Panel Report – 020621
Sea level rise projections by year and what they mean for flooding on our coast.
Long Beach Township – Flood Awareness – 020621
Flood Information – A wealth of information including flood awareness, regulations, preparedness, and insurance. https://www.longbeachtownship.com/
NJ PACT: Protecting Against Climate Threats – 020621
Info about regulatory updates to address climate change, stakeholder meetings, and a survey to add your input. https://www.nj.gov/dep/njpact/
Climate Resilience for NJ – 020621
Info about the Climate Change Resilience Strategy/Coastal Resilience Plan and sign-up for email updates.
Long Beach Island Coastal Storm Risk Management Project – 020621
The New Jersey Atlantic Ocean coastline extends from Sandy Hook to Cape May, New Jersey, covering a range of approximately 130 miles. Ten federally authorized coastal storm risk management projects have been constructed along the Philadelphia District’s New Jersey...