Shore Environment
Dredge Boats for Beach Replenishment Project Arrive in N.J., But Stormy Weather Forecast
The venerable dredge boat Liberty Island and the new state-of-the-art hopper dredge Galveston Island have arrived off the coast of Ocean County, as well as several...
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Shore Environment
/ 3 weeks agoNWS: Snow Will Begin Around 4pm Tuesday, 3-6 Inches Predicted
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the Shore area, forecasting 3 to 6 inches of snow....
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Shore Environment
/ 4 weeks agoOffshore Wind Hearings Canceled After Agency Ignored Executive Order, Congressman Says
A series of meetings required prior to the development of an offshore wind project had still been planned counter to President...
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Shore Environment
/ 1 month ago‘New Year’s Seal’ Rescued From Island Beach is Doing Well
It was an adventurous start to the new year for a small harbor seal who was scooped up by rescuers after...
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Shore Environment
/ 1 month agoWind Turbine Projects Halted off N.J. Coast; Decision Praised by Shore Officials
The administration of President Donald Trump fulfilled a “day one” pledge to halt the construction of offshore wind turbines in the...
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Shore Environment
/ 2 months agoNWS Forecast: Snow Begins After 8am Monday, 1-3 Inches Expected for Shore Area
The National Weather Service’s early morning forecast for Monday calls for an area of snow to move into the Shore region...
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Ortley Beach & North Beaches
/ 2 months agoYear-End Seal Rescue on Mantoloking Beach Gives Marine Mammal a New Start
Her trip south for the winter ran into a snag, but thanks to a mix of volunteers and professional caregivers, one...
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Lavallette
/ 3 months agoBeach Replenishment Project Set to Begin in Island Towns in January, Continue Through Spring
The years-long wait for a beach renourishment project that will see millions of cubic yards of sand pumped onto local beaches,...
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Government
/ 4 months agoLavallette Adopts Formal Protocol for Dealing With Washed-Up Marine Mammals
Lavallette officials this week unanimously voted to adopt a formal policy that will guide borough staff if and when a large...
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Ortley Beach & North Beaches
/ 4 months agoSecond Phase of Normandy Beach Road Elevation Project OK’d
Brick Township officials this week awarded contracts for two roadway elevation projects in flood-prone neighborhoods. The elevations will physically raise the...