Real changes are needed to save the Barnegat Bay
The Barnegat Bay is a staple part of the Ocean County landscape and an important asset to the everyday living of those who reside and work here.
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Berkeley Township submits application to develop Main Street property
The Township of Berkeley has submitted an application to the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, for Green Acres funding to develop the Main Street property in the Holly Park section.
Thousands of Dead Fish wash up on the Oceanport shoreline
It was a shocking discovery along the water front in Oceanport this weekend when thousands of dead fish washed across the shore.
NJ DEP and Army Corps of Engineers seek input for Back Bays Study
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Army Corps of Engineers want to hear from you as they put together an interim report for a Back Bays Study.
Toms River receives DEP recycling grant for DPW operations
The Township of Toms River has received a $183,933.00 grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to help implement and further enhance recycling efforts.
Army Corps of Engineers starts beach replenishment work in Toms River
Beach replenishment work, talked about and planned for years, is taking place at the Jersey Shore and those wishing to dip their toes in the water in Toms River may have to wait to see if those gates are open this summer.
Toms River receives state grant to keep the township clean
Toms River is about to get a whole lot cleaner with the township receiving a $209,273.00 grant from the NJ-DEP as part of New Jersey's Clean Communities Program.
DEP promoting campaign to help identify properties for flood resiliency planning
The Department of Environmental Protection and officials in the Two Rivers region of northeastern Monmouth County are asking the public to identify building and facilities with their communities to be part of focused flood-resiliency planning efforts...
DEP Calms Cloudiness Concerns
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is once again working to calm concerns over cloudy water in the Barnegat Bay.
Testing by the Bureau of Marine Water Quality Monitoring this week found that the water from outfall pipes in Seaside Heights and Seaside Heights met federal and state safety standards for recreational bathing...
Fee Proposal Sparks Backlash from Boaters
The State Department of Environmental Protection's plan to impose a $3 fee for use of the walkway that allows access to Island Beach State park from Tice's Shoal is prompting backlash from boaters.
DEP spokesman Larry Hajna says the money would be used to pay for lifeguards, which would in turn allow the park to open more beach area for public use...