Tag: Erosion
Coastal Towns Receive $37M for ‘Critical’ Beach Replenishment
SEA BRIGHT – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) announced Aug. 4 that $37 million in federal funding will be allocated toward beach replenishment projects in Sea Bright, Long Branch and Monmouth Beach this winter. The funding will be matched by state and local funds.
Sea Bright Beach Erosion Persists, No Federal Aid In Sight
Victor Macaluso was walking along Sea Bright’s northern beaches when he noticed a jetty formation poking through the sand. He hadn’t seen the boulders since about 2014.
Beaches are Ready But Proceed With Caution, Coastal Experts Say
Summer beachgoers are about to throng the Jersey Shore, but with rip currents, extreme weather conditions and potential shark bites, are the beaches ready to handle an influx of visitors? Coastal experts and state officials have declared that the Jersey Shore is “ready for summer” but urged swimmers to combine fun with caution.
