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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...
Orsted -042421
Learn more about Ørsted, the world’s most sustainable energy company
MyCoast: New Jersey
The MyCoast: New Jersey portal is used to collect and analyze photos of coastal events and places. Photos are linked to data about weather and tides to create reports that help stakeholders like government agencies, business owners, and residents to understand coastal...
Fisheries and Offshore Wind Energy: Synthesis of the Science – 042421
The Fisheries and Offshore Wind Energy: Synthesis of the Science project consists of two integrated components, a virtual workshop and a published report, which together have the overarching purpose of enhancing regional and national understanding of existing science...
Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Development: Values and Implications for Recreation and Tourism – 042421
This report documents an effort to estimate the potential effect of offshore wind power on recreational beach use on the East Coast of the United States. This project was funded by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), which considers such effects when...
Conservation by Design 2.0 Guidance Document
The Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/en-us/ This version of Conservation by Design, CbD 2.0, is centered on four key advances: 1) explicit consideration of linkages between people and nature, 2) design interventions focused on creating systemic change, 3)...
The ‘LBI Coalition for Wind Without Impact’ – 042421
Our coalition is led by Beach Haven resident Dr. Bob Stern, an engineer who previously managed the office in the U.S. Department of Energy that oversaw the protection of the environment as it relates to energy programs and projects. Our goal is two-fold: -To ensure...
MidAtlantic Ocean Data Portal – 042421
Every Map Tells a Story
New Jersey Offshore Wind Solicitation #2 – 042421
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (“BPU” or “Board”) is soliciting Applications to secure Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificates (“ORECs”) targeting 1,200 MW to 2,400 MW of offshore wind capacity. The Board seeks to promote robust competition in this...
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
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.
ROSA Research and Monitoring Recommendations – Wind Projects – 042421
ROSA has created this page to provide those involved with the alliance with resources that may be relevant to exploring the interactions between offshore wind and fisheries.
Opportunities for Public Participation in Offshore Wind Planning in New Jersey – 042421
February 2020 This guide provides New Jersey citizens with background information regarding the developing offshore wind energy sector, how to be engaged in that process, and links to additional resources. Prepared for the New Jersey Climate Change Alliance Matthew...