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Submitted by Barbara Hencheck

Stone Harbor's ongoing beach nourishment project continues with sand being pumped onto the beachfront.  Currently, beaches from 85th Street south to 92nd Street are closed due to the beach nourishment project.  It is anticipated that the sand pumping operation will conclude on Friday, June 17th, at the 82nd Street beach.  The removal of pipe from the Stone Harbor beachfront is expected to begin on June 17th, and last a few days.  Only the beach where they are removing the pipe from will be closed for safety reasons.  People will be able to go in the water.  It is anticipated that the contractor will be out of Stone Harbor completely by Friday, June 24th.

During the next few weeks, ongoing work on crossovers, fencing an

DEP IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 10, 2011

Contact: Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795
Lawrence Ragonese (609) 292-2994

ELEVEN WIND DEVELOPERS SUBMIT PROJECT PROPOSALS AS PART OF FEDERAL OFFSHORE LEASING PROCESS

(11/P75) TRENTON - Demonstrating its continued commitment to a clean energy future for New Jersey that will drive economic growth, the Christie Administration today announced that 11 companies have expressed an interest in developing wind turbine projects off the New Jersey coast as part of a federal process that will ultimately determine the development of offshore leases for these projects.

"Development of clean wind power and solar energy is a top priority for Governor Chris Christie and is

Notes by Sandy Slabik
 
At a Press Conference this morning for the beach replenishment project, the engineer from the US Army Corps of Engineers said our beaches will be finished in approximately two weeks.  They are moving well and with good weather are doing two to three beaches a day, with only three beaches closed each day.

While the reporters were still there I asked Mayor Walters, on behalf of the ROA,  to explain how property owners can find out which beaches are being closed on any given day.  She said they can get that information on Channel 2, and Stone Harbor's emergency broadcast radio 1670am. They will try to update the Borough's web site with that information for those checking while out of the region for those two media outlets.  
 

 

IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 21, 2011

Contact: Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795
Lawrence Ragonese (609) 292-2994
Kerry Kirk Pflugh (609) 633-7242

EARTH WEEK REMINDER: PROTECT NEW JERSEY'S WATERWAYS BY CHANGING FERTILIZER HABITS, COMPLYING WITH NEW FERTILIZER LAW

(11/P54) TRENTON - With many people turning their thoughts to spring gardening, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today reminded residents to be mindful of the environment when applying lawn fertilizers and to obey a new law Governor Christie recently signed to protect New Jersey's waterways from misapplication of these products.

"New Jersey's new fertilizer law, the toughest in the nation, provides the framework for growing a healthy lawn while reducing pollution to our waterways. Earth Week is a perfect time to begin thinking more carefully about how we use fertilizers," Commissioner Martin said.

Notes by Barbara Hencheck

Beach Sweep Crew Grows; Nets Lots of Trash

Once again, the April beach cleanup in Stone Harbor, sponsored by Clean Ocean Action, was a great success due to the enthusiasm and spirit of good citizenship of the trustees and members of the Realty Owners Association of Stone Harbor (ROA).

Each year our ROA spring cleanup crew increases in number; over 35 adults and elementary students turned out Saturday.  Volunteers are ultimately what make a great community even greater and activities such as the Beach Sweep provide a great way to express community spirit.  

 What a pleasant surprise it was to have five students from Dennisville Elementary School and their mom arrive offering to volunteer!  These young ladies formed their own community service club and look for opportunities to do good works.  They were assigned the task of “sweeping” the municipal pier and arrived back afterward with filled bags, a broken-winged baby gull, and a turtle!  The trash wa

May 3, 2011


CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION LAUNCHES FREE WEB-BASED SALTWATER FISHING REGISTRY

TRENTON - The Christie Administration on Wednesday will launch the state's free web-based saltwater fishing registry, keeping recreational saltwater fishing in New Jersey a sport that anyone can enjoy without having to pay fees.

"This registry allows us to comply with a federal mandate to have a system in place to collect better data from recreational anglers and better manage fishery resources that are so important to our economy, at the same time exempting our anglers from fees and keeping saltwater fishing in New Jersey free," said Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin.

Governor Christie signed legislation creating a free state saltwater registry on Feb. 22. Commissioner Martin signed an Administrative Order creating the registry.

The DEP's free, web-based saltwater fishing registry replaces a fee-based federal registry that New Jersey was required to participate in and which has been in effect since January. All saltwater anglers and for-hire vessel operators will now be able to register through the no-fee State system rather than the fee-based federal system.

Anglers still must register with the state system even if they have already registered with the federal system.

Notes by Sandy Slabik

April 20,2011                                                                        

Borough officials have communicated that the project is behind schedule because of some problems with the dredge in Florida. It just arrived Tuesday, April 19th. They will begin in Avalon on April 25th. This is a month from when the Notice to proceed was issued. They will begin in Stone Harbor May 16th and finish mid-June. They will work south to north on two blocks at a time. Once the two blocks are completed the public can use the beach again albeit with a pipe covered with sand. They work 24 hours a day. Stone Harbor is receiving a $5 million dollar beach replenishment for which the SH taxpayers are only paying $121,000. The contractor wants to get in and out as quickly as possible because that is how they make the most money.

DEP PROPOSES COMMON SENSE RULE TO ENHANCE PUBLIC ACCESS TO BEACHES AND WATERWAYS

TRENTON   (April 4, 2011)- The Department of Environmental Protection today formally proposed new common sense rules to improve and enhance public access to New Jersey's beaches, bays and waterways through plans to be developed and implemented by municipalities and ultimately approved by the DEP, Commissioner Bob Martin announced.

The revisions to the State's Coastal Zone Management rule were developed after extensive input and review by local governments, recreational interests, public access advocates, business leaders, and members of the public. They will build upon the years of success New Jersey has had in providing access to these important natural resources while helping municipalities identify ways they can make access even better, Commissioner Martin said.

"Access to our ocean beaches, bays and rivers is a fundamental right for everyone," said Commissioner Martin. "As millions of residents and visitors know, New Jersey already has wonderful access, with a multitude of different experiences to suit everyone's tastes and needs.