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Barnegat Bay Archives

Below, please find a list of past featured items and press releases from the Barnegat Bay web site. Information regarding past meetings and past important dates for Barnegat Bay stakeholder activities may be found on the Barnegat Bay Meetings page.

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Plan of Action Updates

Press Releases

August 28, 2017 DEP Announces Response Strategy for Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms, Seeks Public?s Help to Identify Suspected Incidences
August 16, 2017 Christie Administration Reasserts Opposition to Industrialization of the Jersey Shore
August 16, 2017 Christie Administration Reasserts Opposition to Industrialization of the Jersey Shore (17/P82)
July 6, 2017 New Jersey State Park Service to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on Monday, July 10 (17/P72)
July 3, 2017 All Municipal, County, Federal and Privately Operated Lifeguarded Beaches in New Jersey Are Open for Swimming
June 29, 2017 Division of Fish and Wildlife Offers New Outdoor-recreation Skills Program Geared Toward Women and Families (17/P70)
June 23, 2017 DEP Offers Tips for Boating with Caution Through Ecologically Sensitive Areas of Barnegat Bay (17/P68)
May 31, 2017 Christie Administration Annnounces June 3rd as National Trails Day in New Jersey (17/P54)
May 31, 2017 DEP, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Begin Northern Ocean County Beach Replenishment Work at Ortley Beach in Toms River (17/P53)
May 16, 2017 26th Annual Governor?s Surf Fishing Tournament Set for Sunday, May 21 at Island Beach State Park (17/P47)
May 15, 2017 Island Beach State Park to Host Annual Ocean Fun Day on Saturday, May 20 (17/P45)
May 2, 2017 DEP, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announce Launch of Beach and Dune Project for Atlantic County?s Absecon Island (17/P40)
April 27, 2017 DEP Secures Army Corps Permits to Build New Artificial Reefs (17/P36)
March 20, 2017 Annual Planting of Dune Grass Is Scheduled Saturday, March 25 at Island Beach State Park in Ocean County (17/P21)
March 17, 2017 Northern Ocean County Beach Project to Start at Vulnerable Ortley Beach (17/P20)
March 9, 2017 DEP Preparing Plans to Dredge Boat Channel for Little Egg Inlet (17/P15)
March 1, 2017 Eagle, Osprey Populations Continue to Climb to Record Highs (17/P11)
February 27, 2017 Benchmark U.S. Geological Survey Study Shows Water Quality Improving in New Jersey (17/P10)
February 03, 2017 DEP Wins International Award for Mobile App That Lets Public Report Non-emergency Environmental Incidents (17/P8)
January 11, 2017 Christie Administration Announces Award of Contract for Construction of Northern Ocean County Beaches and Dunes
July 01, 2016 DEP Promotes Environmentally Friendly Trips for Boating Through Ecologically Sensitive Areas of Barnegat Bay
June 30, 2016 DEP Announces Increased Mosquito Control Resources Statewide
June 23, 2016

DEP, Montclair State University to Conduct Study of Clinging Jellyfish in Monmouth and Ocean County Rivers and Bays (16/P62)

May 17, 2016

Free “Ocean Fun Day” Slated for Saturday, May 21, at Island Beach State Park (16/P44)

May 16, 2016

Christie Administration Proposes Rule to Close All Harvesting of Diamondback Terrapins(16/P42)

May 6, 2016

Barnegat Bay Bulkhead Blitz Pilot Program Resumes This Month in Ocean County (16/P34)

May 5, 2016

Long Beach Island Beach and Dune Construction Resumes (16/P33)

January 29, 2016

DEP Releases Coastal Erosion Report

January 29, 2016

Grants available for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control

January 29, 2016

Summer Programs for Teens at Sedge Island

January 26, 2016

DEP Issues Administrative Order Closing Diamondback Terrapin Season to Ease Harvesting Pressures on Species (16/P4)

January 21, 2016

Department of Environmental Protection Reminds Local Governments about Proper Snow Removal, Ahead of Predicted Nor’easter (16/P3)

January 19, 2016

Governor Christie Signs Legislation Restoring State’s Right to Require Public Access to Beaches and Tidalwaterways (16/P2)

October 26, 2015

Christie Administration Seeks Applications for Second round of Grants in Hud-funded Flood Hazard Risk Reduction Program (15/P96)

October 19, 2015

First Barnegat Bay Bulkhead Blitz Targets Removal of Young Sea Nettles in Barnegat Bay (15/P92)

September 23, 2015

Water Supply Drought Watch Issued for Three New Jersey Regions (15/P80)

September 23, 2015

Nominations Due September 30 for Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards

August 5, 2015

DEP?s Annual Harvest the Bay Festival Returns to Island Beach State Park (15/P66)

July 16, 2015

Christie Administration Files First Eminent Domain Actions to Secure Easements Needed for Beach Construction Projects (15/P62)

July 15, 2015

Christie Administration Seeks Americorps Watershed Ambassadors For 2016 (15/P61)

June 19, 2015

DEP Encourages Boaters to Be Aware of Ecologically Sensitive Areas of Barnegat Bay (15/P58)

June 10, 2015

Christie Administration Announces $2.1 Million in Federal Grants to Help Fishing-related Businesses Impacted by Sandy (15/P55)

June 3, 2015

DEP Commissioner Martin Leads Volunteers, Students in Barnegat Bay Blitz Cleanup (15/P51)

May 21, 2015

Christie Administration Kicks off Summer Season at State of the Shore Event in Asbury Park (15/P46)

May 7, 2015

Christie Administration Announces Start of $128 Million Beach and Dune Contract on Long Beach Island (15/P41)

April 17, 2015

Christie Administration, Army Corps Launch Two More Major Beach Construction Projects (15/P33)

April 9, 2015

New Southern Swimming Area at Island Beach State Park Announced (15/P32)

March 31, 2015

Christie Administration to Provide Residents More than 130,000 Seedlings to Replace Trees Lost During Superstorm Sandy (15/P29)

March 20, 2015

Fledgling Horseshoe Crab Rescue Effort Seeking Volunteers to Help Out During Spring Spawning Season (15/P27)

March 19, 2015

Hundreds of Volunteers to Take Part in Island Beach State Park Dune Grass Planting on Saturday (15/P26)

March 6, 2015

Long Beach Island Beach and Dune Construction Project to Begin Ahead of Original Schedule (15/P21)

February 5, 2015

DEP Seeks Bidders for High-Quality Food Services at Island Beach State Park (15/P13)

February 3, 2015

DEP Moves Forward with Artificial Reef Plan (15/P12)

January 28, 2015

Restoration of Fisherman's Walkway at Island Beach State Park Completed (15/P11)

December 12, 2014

Brick-Mantoloking Sheet Pile Project Resumes Today (14/P138)

November 10, 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Completes Jetty Repair and Resilience Project at Island Beach State Park (14/P120)

November 5, 2014

Christie Administration Announces $50 Million in Grants Available for Local Storm-resiliency Projects (14/P119)

October 29, 2014

Governor Christie Announces Milestone Purchase of 200th Home as Part of Highly Successful Sandy Blue Acres Buyout Program (14/P118)

October 29, 2014

Lt. Governor Guadagno Marks 1,000th Approval of Post-sandy Home-elevation Grants (14/P117)

October 21, 2014

Milestones Reached in Christie Administration’s Protective Sheet Pile Beach Project in Mantoloking and Brick (14/P116)

October 16, 2014

Christie Administration Announces Superstorm Sandy Blue Acres Acquisition Meeting in Pompton Lakes (14/P115)

October 16, 2014

State Obtains Bulk of Easements Needed for Shoreline Projects; Efforts to Acquire Remaining Easements Continuing (14/P114)

September 30, 2014

Christie Administration Announces $2.1 Million Grant Program to Assist Small Fishing Businesses with Sandy-related Costs and Damages (14/P107)

September 2, 2014

Island Beach State Park to Host 17th Annual Beach Plum Festival (14/P92)

August 27, 2014

Christie Administration Announces the Award of 236 More Post-sandy Home Elevation Grants (14/P90)

August 27, 2014

Lifeguarded Bathing Area to Be Open at Island Beach State Park Through September (14/P89)

July 10, 2014

Christie Administration Announces the Start of Work on Protective Sheet Pile Project in Mantoloking and Brick (14/P73)

July 8, 2014

Christie Administration to Appeal Federal Ruling Allowing Federal Seismic Ocean Testing to Proceed (14/P71)

July 3, 2014

Christie Administration Taking Legal Action to Stop Seismic Ocean Surveys Scheduled to Start This Month (14/P72)

June 30, 2014

Acting Attorney General Hoffman Announces Legal Victory for Beachfront Easement Acquisition Efforts in Harvey Cedars (Office of the Attorney GeneralPress Release)

June 30, 2014

Christie Administration Unveils Updated State Parks App for Smartphones (14/P70)

June 18, 2014

DEP Resumes Education and Compliance Sweeps on Barnegat Bay this Summer (14/P64)

June 18, 2014

Funding From U.S. Department of Interior to Help Protect Coastal Communities From Future Storms; Nearly $7.1 Million Allocated for State-Led Projects

June 10, 2014

Christie Administration Proposes Streamlined Coastal Permitting Process (14/P61)

June 6, 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jetty Repair Project Underway at Island Beach State Park (14/P59)

May 23, 2014

DEP Reminds Boaters to Think Green and Be Cautious When Boating in Ecologically Sensitive Areas in Barnegat Bay (14/P51)

May 22, 2014

Christie Administration Kicks Off Improved Water Quality Website as Beach Season Gets Underway (14/P49)

May 21, 2014

Christie Administration Announces More Than $17 Million in Clean Communities Grants for Municipalities and Counties (14/P48)

May 15, 2014

Christie Administration Announces $4.5 Million Green Acres Preservation of 293 Acres in the Barnegat Bay Watershed (14/P43)

May 14, 2014

Annual Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament Set for Sunday at Island Beach State Park (14/P42)

May 13, 2014

Christie Administration Announces Free "Ocean Fun Day" On Saturday At Island Beach State Park (14/P41)

May 12, 2014

Christie Administration and Federal Government to Conduct a Joint Study to Identify Off-Shore Coastal Sand Resources (14/P40)

May 12, 2014

Christie Administration Announces Approval of 109 Sandy Elevation Grants in Six Counties from HMGP Elevation Program (14/P39)

May 8, 2014

Christie Administration Announces 2014 round of Green Acres Preservation Program Funding (14/P38)

April 25, 2014

Christie Administration Outlines Achievements of Barnegat Bay Action Plan as Volunteers Fan Out for Blitz Cleanups (14/P32)

April 23, 2014

DEP Encourages Proper Use of Pesticides and Fertilizers for Spring Maintenance of Homes, Lawns and Gardens (14/P31)

April 23, 2014

Christie Administration Announces Distribution of $755,000 in Recreational Trail Grants (14/P30)

April 17, 2014

Christie Administration Seeking Applications for Grant Program That Helps Local Governments Develop Public Access Plans for Beaches and Other Tidal Waters (14/P27)

April 4, 2014

Christie Administration Announces Approval of First Sandy Elevation Grants from Department of Environmental Protection’s HMGP Elevation Program (14/P23)

February 12, 2014

DEP Announces Annual Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament Moving to May Beginning This Year (14/P11)

February 10, 2014

Christie Administration Announces U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contract Issued for Jetty Repair at Island Beach State Park (14/P10)

January 2, 2014

Christie Administration Moves Ahead on Protective Sheet Piling Project on Mantoloking and Brick (14/P1)

November 21, 2013

Christie Administration Announces Federal Grant for Remediation of Sandy-impacted Underground Storage Tanks (13/P104)

September 6, 2013

Christie Administration Announces Dune Replenishment Project Taking Place at Northern End of Island Beach State Park (13/P89)

September 4, 2013

Island Beach State Park to Host 16th Annual Beach Plum Festival (13/P87)

August 30, 2013

DEP's Free "WILD Outdoor Expo'' Set for Sept. 14 and 15 (13/P86)

August 29, 2013

Christie Administration Increases Patrols and Provides State Lab for Investigation of Dolphin Deaths (13/P84)

August 16, 2013

Island Beach State Park to Host Second Harvest the Bay Festival (13/P81)

July 22, 2013

Christie Administration Announces $100 Million Home Elevation Program to Protect Homeowners from Future Flood and Storm Damage (Office of the Governor Press Release)

July 22, 2013

Island Beach State Park to Host "Harvest The Bay" Festival (13/P76)

July 10, 2013

Christie Administration?s Efforts to Raze Sandy Battered Homes Pave the Way for Rebuilding Safer, More Resilient Communities (13/P72)

July 2, 2013

Christie Administration Announces Island Beach State Park is Now Fully Operational Following Superstorm Sandy (13/P70)

July 1, 2013

Christie Administration Announces FEMA Award Of $29.5 Million For Superstorm Sandy Buyouts In Sayreville (Office of the Governor Press Release)

June 28, 2013

Christie Administration?s Clean Shores Program Targeting Urban Waterways as Part of Post-Sandy Debris Cleanup (13/P68)

June 20, 2013

Christie Administration Restores Summer Nature Programs at Island Beach as State Park Continues Post-Sandy Recovery (13/P66)

June 20, 2013

Christie Administration Adopts Rules to Expedite Recovery and Rebuilding Projects for Sandy Affected New Jerseyans (13/P65)

May 31, 2013 ChristieAdministration Launches New Online Tool To Help Boaters Protect Ecologically Sensitive Barnegat Bay (13/P60)
May 23, 2013

Christie Administration Outlines Efforts to Restore Shore for Summer Season During Annual State of the Shore Event in Belmar (13/P57)

May 16, 2013

Governor Christie Announces $300 Million Buyout Plan To Give Homeowners The Option To Sell Sandy-Damaged

May 10, 2013

Christie Administration Marks Fourth Barnegat Bay Blitz; Watershed Cleanup Reaffirms Governor Christie's Commitment to Barnegat Bay While Emphasizing Volunteerism Following Superstorm Sandy (13/P52)

May 9, 2013 Christie Administration Launches New Online Services to Expedite Permit Applications and Public Notifications (13/P51)
May 8, 2013 Christie Administration Announces More than $18 Million in Clean Communities Grants for Municipalities And Counties; Funds Will Help in Continuing Post-Sandy Cleanups (13/P48)
May 7, 2013 Christie Administration Encourages Residents to Remove Standing Water on Property to Reduce Mosquito Population
May 2, 2013 Christie Administration Marks Removal of Virtually Intact Homes Swept into Bays by Sandy's Powerful Storm Surge
April 30, 2013 Christie Administration Announces Expanded Hours, Additional Beach Access and Boardwalk Reconstruction at Island Beach State Park
April 22, 2013 Christie Administration Celebrates 43rd Anniversary of Earth Day; A Host of Earth Week Events Focus on Sandy Recovery
April 19, 2013 Christie Administration Fully Implements Landmark Fertilizer Law to Reduce Pollution and Keep Waterways Clean; Law is Part of Governor Christie?s Barnegat Bay Action Plan
April 17, 2013 Christie Administration Takes Emergency Action to Expedite Recovery and Rebuilding Projects for Sandy Affected New Jerseyans
April 12, 2013 Christie Administration Reopens Last of Shellfish Beds Closed Since Sandy Hit New Jersey
April 12, 2013 Christie Administration Announces Additional Areas of Island Beach State Park to Reopen Today
April 3, 2013 Barnegat Bay Rain Barrel Challenge Online Vote Goes Viral; Deadline to Vote on Barrels Made by Ocean County Schools Is April 10
April 1, 2013 Christie Administration and Partners Work to Restore Delaware Bay Beaches Eroded by Sandy to Help Red Knots and Other Shorebirds During Upcoming Migration
March 28, 2013 Christie Administration Reopens More Sandy-damaged Shellfish Beds in Southern Barnegat Bay
March 27, 2013 Christie Administration Hosts Beach Grass Planting and Cleanup for Island Beach State Park
March 26, 2013 Christie Administration Files Rule Package Establishing New Elevation Standard for New Jersey
February 28, 2013 Island Beach State Park Programs to Begin Touring
January 29, 2013 Christie Administration Reopens Additional Shellfish Beds In Barnegat Bay
November 16, 2012 Christie Administration Announces Federal Fishery Resource Disaster Declaration for New Jersey
November 14, 2012 DEP Reopens Atlantic Coast Shellfish Beds from Little Egg Inlet to Cape May Point
November 13, 2012 Christie Administration Requests Declaration of Federal Fishery Resource Disaster Due to Hurricane Sandy Impacts
November 11, 2012 Delaware Bay Shellfish Beds to Reopen at Sunrise on Monday Decision by DEP on More Beds Expected Soon
November 9, 2012 Christie Administration Working with Storm-Affected Counties to Ensure Safe and Environmentally Responsible Debris Removal
November 6, 2012 Christie Administration Issues Emergency Order Easing Infrastructure Repair Permit Requirements Following Hurricane Sandy
November 5, 2012 DEP Expands Recreational Fishing and Boating Advisory to Northern Barnegat Bay
November 3, 2012 Christie Administration Begins to Reopen State Parks After Hurricane Sandy
November 2, 2012 DEP Issues Recreational Fishing and Boating Advisory
November 2, 2012 Boil-Water Advisory Lifted for Atlantic City as Governor Christie Lifts Evacuation Order and Reinstates Casino Operating Certificates
November 2, 2012 Christie Administration Secures EPA Waiver of Gasoline Requirement; Move Will Help More Gasoline Flow into New Jersey Following Storm
October 31, 2012 Christie Administration Advises Residents to Be Alert For Local Boil Water Advisories
October 31, 2012 DEP Eases Fuel Requirements for Certain Emergency Generators in Storm Aftermath
October 31, 2012 DEP Advises Residents Statewide to Conserve Water in Aftermath of Storm
October 31, 2012 Power Restored at Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant - Alert Status Terminated by the NRC
October 30, 2012 DEP Working with NRC to Monitor Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant During Hurricane Sandy
October 27, 2012 State Parks to Close at Noon on Sunday
October 26, 2012 Governor Christie Takes Action to Mitigate Potential Impact From Hurricane Sandy; Approves Lowering of North Jersey Reservoirs
October 26, 2012 DEP to Temporarily Close Shellfish Beds Statewide as Precaution Due to Anticipated Heavy Rainfall from Hurricane Sandy
October 18, 2012 Thousands of Volunteers Taking Part in Third Barnegat Bay Blitz; Cleanup Effort Advances Governor's Restoration Plan (12/P122)
October 16, 2012 Thousands Expected to Participate in Third Barnegat Bay Blitz; Cleanup Effort Advances Governor Christie's Restoration Plan (12/P119)
October 4, 2012 Christie Administration Initiative Will Enhance Public Access to Beaches and Tidal Waterways
September 18, 2012 Christie Administration Announces Approval of Green Acres Projects
August 28, 2012 Preservation of Scout Camp in Barnegat Bay Watershed
August 22, 2012 Hidden Gems: Island Beach State Park
August 2, 2012 New Website Available for NJ boaters
July 17, 2012 Milestone Reached with Statewide Sewer Mapping
July 10, 2012 DEP Launches Research Submersible to Gather Data on Ocean Health
August 28, 2012 Wild Things to Happen at Outdoor Expo
June 21, 2012 DEP and Partners to Conduct Education and Compliance Sweeps on Barnegat Bay this Summer
June 13, 2012 DEP & Local Officials Mark Opening of State-of-the-Art Stormwater Basins at Ocean County College
May 14, 2012 Boating Safety Initiative: Barnegat Bay (NJ State Police Release)
November 9, 2011 DEP Teams up with Area's Leading Researchers on Barnegat Bay Studies Called for by Governor's Restoration Plan
October 18, 2011 Volunteers Clean Up Barnegat Bay as Part of Day-Long Blitz
October 16, 2011 DEP Spearheads Barnegat Bay Cleanup Wednesday; Local Groups Join in Governor Christie's Action Plan to Restore Barnegat Bay
August 4, 2011 Governor Christie Continues Commitment to Barnegat Bay and Statewide Water Quality
July 20, 2011 Water Monitoring Network Begins Work to Address Barnegat Bay's Ecological Restoration
June 27, 2011 Barnegat Bay Action Plan Quickly Progressing
June 27, 2011 Action Plan 6-Month Update (pdf)
May 6, 2011 Oyster Creek Safety Advisory Panel is Established
January 5, 2011 Governor Chris Christie Takes Action to Protect and Restore Barnegat Bay
December 9, 2010 Governor Christie Fulfills Pledge to Clean Up and Restore Barnegat Bay; Announces Comprehensive Plan of Action
 

 

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