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Home Page New Jersey Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study Army Corps of Engineers rlbi3
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***rlbi3
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 rlbi2
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
Rutgers Science and Technical Advisory Panel Report – 020621 EE1
Sea level rise projections by year and what they mean for flooding on our coast.
Long Beach Township – Flood Awareness – 020621rlbi1
Flood Information – A wealth of information including flood awareness, regulations, preparedness, and insurance. https://www.longbeachtownship.com/
NJ PACT: Protecting Against Climate Threats – 020621, rlbi2
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 rlbi2
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, 020522, 022622
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, 020522
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)...
Save LBI (Formerly The ‘LBI Coalition for Wind Without Impact’ )- 042421, 020522, 030423
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, 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.
ROSA Research and Monitoring Recommendations – Wind Projects – 042421, 020522, 022622
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...
Public Participation Road Map for Commercial Offshore Wind Development in Federal Waters – 042421
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) works to identify potential areas for offshore wind development on the Outer Continental Shelf (“OCS”) based on extensive public input (the OCS is all submerged lands lying seaward of state coastal waters that are under...
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