• About Jersey Shore Partnership

    The Jersey Shore Partnership is an advocate of initiatives that are unique and important to the Jersey Shore coastal communities with an emphasis on shore protection and beach replenishment. The Partnership takes an active role in New Jersey’s economy including tourism, coastal resources, vital infrastructure, education and emergency preparedness.

    THIS SAYS IT ALL – From Representative Rutherford of Florida, Regarding Beach Renourishment

    by  • November 7, 2017 • Calls to Action, News

    THIS SAYS IT ALL To inspire you, here’s what Rep. Rutherford (R-FL4 – Fernandina Beach/Jacksonville Beach) said at a Congressional Transportation and Infrastructure hearing last week: “For coastal communities like mine, beaches, sand dunes and other shoreline infrastructure provide the first line of defense against storm surge.  New Jersey saw it 5 years ago...

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    Rip Current Awareness

    by  • October 3, 2017 • News

    The unusually warm temperatures have brought people back to the beach to enjoy the sand and surf. Unfortunately, the recent hurricanes have brought with them a strong surf and an increase in dangerous life-threatening rip currents. The recent tragic deaths are a warning that caution is the watchword. Before heading to the beach, check...

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    US Department of Interior Plans to Resume Seismic Testing Offshore

    by  • September 6, 2017 • Calls to Action

    The U.S. Interior Department plans to resume seismic testing in the Atlantic Ocean, a step that could eventually lead to allowing oil drilling there. The Partnership, along with our Congressional representatives and tourism organizations along the coast denounce this plan as harmful to the health and safety of our coastal communities and a serious...

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    WRDA Bill Passes Senate, House, and is Signed by President

    by  • January 10, 2017 • News

    Before the Congress recessed for the year, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate passed S.612, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act” or the “WIIN Act” (also known as the Water Resource Development Act ), which includes many provisions to help protect, restore, and increase the resilience of U.S. coastlines. The President signed the...

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    JSP Co-Chairs National Shore and Beach Preservation Conference

    by  • November 3, 2016 • News

    The Jersey Shore Partnership co-chaired the National Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) recent conference in Long Branch with Stevens Institute of Technology and Mott MacDonald. Congressman Frank Pallone was keynote speaker. More than 350 participants focused on innovative ideas and solutions to building more sustainable coastlines. The Co-Chairs presented an award to Lynn Bocamazo,...

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