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On August 30th, New Jersey Bay Islands Initiative members gathered for our second annual field trip at the Long Beach Twp Marine Field Station. The group shared in learning about the Bay Islands’ plight and how Clam Cove Island has changed over time. Our day was packed with fun as members participated in a relaxing […]

June 25, 2023 By Juliet Kaszas-HochThe numerous, often-overlooked small islands within the state’s bays provide crucial storm impact mitigation for developed coastal areas, such as Long Beach Island, as well as habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife. About three years ago, the N.J. Bay Islands Initiative – established to protect these important swaths of […]

Funded By Grant Awarded to Long Beach TownshipMay 01, 2023 By Juliet Kaszas-HochMore than 160 bay islands sit in the state’s estuaries, functioning not only as habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife, but as mitigation to reduce storm impact on developed coastal areas such as Long Beach Island. The N.J. Bay Islands Initiative, established […]

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February 02, 2023 By Juliet Kaszas-HochLong Beach Township Sustainability Director Angela Andersen is at the helm for the Feb. 4 installment of Science Saturday, presented weekly – and virtually – by the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences. All Science Saturday talks run 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Zoom. Andersen, who […]

October 04, 2022 By Juliet Kaszas-HochLong Beach Township has been awarded a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation community resiliency grant in the amount of $87,065.68, to fund the restoration of five bay islands located in the waters west of the municipality. At its September meeting, the township board of commissioners passed a resolution accepting the […]