The Jersey Shore Partnership has joined with more than 1, 500 local, state and federal officials as cosponsors of the bipartisan Atlantic Coastal Economies Protection Act, which would stop the five seismic testing permits for the Atlantic Ocean that are pending before the Department of the Interior (DOI). New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith and...
Read more →The Jersey Shore Partnership recently held its Annual Meeting at McLoone’s Pier Village, Long Branch with election of officers and board members for the 2018-2020 term. The following were elected officers: John Gagliano, EPS, chairman and treasurer; Linda Kellner, New Jersey Resources, president; Sue Howard, Mayor Monmouth Beach, president-elect; Lynda Pagliughi, Avalon, vice-president; Jane...
Read more →State Launches Lawsuit Challenging Federal Government’s Effort to Allow Offshore Drilling in New Jersey. Jersey Shore Partnership attended a press conference to voice opposition to offshore drilling in New Jersey and to support the State’s legal challenge to the Federal government. The federal government has granted permits to five companies eyeing potential drilling off...
Read more →JUNE 10, 2019 SAVE THE DATE NOW! The JERSEY SHORE PARTNERSHIP 2019 SUMMER CELEBRATION FORT HANCOCK, SANDY HOOK Gourmet specialties, networking, music, glorious sunset More information to follow mwalshjspf@gmail.com
Read more →The Partnership hosted its spring meeting and reception in Atlantic City at the Blue Water Grille and invited elected officials, businesses, and county organizations to join us at a beautiful site overlooking barrier island Brigantine.
Read more →New Jersey’s coastal community mourns the loss of Bernie Moore. Bernie served more than 40 years with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. During that time, he served as Director of Coastal Engineering and Administrator for the Division of Engineering and Construction. Moore became New Jersey’s leading expert on shore replenishment issues and...
Read more →The Department of the Interior has released the next phase of the 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The plan includes opening the entire Atlantic Ocean from Maine to Florida for drilling including all of the Jersey Shore and NY’s South Shore and would allow rigs to come within 3 miles...
Read more →The Jersey Shore Partnership hosted an Annual Holiday Reception for its supporters at Charlie’s Bay Head. Event sponsors were New Jersey Resources, Jersey Central Power & Light, Brinkerhoff Environmental Solutions, and OceanFirst Foundation. The event was an opportunity for Board members to enjoy an evening with our Ocean County partners in shore protection. Elected...
Read more →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...
Read more →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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