http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:37:17 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/%241.1M%20for%20flood%20projects%20in%20Leonardo.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/%241.1M%20for%20flood%20projects%20in%20Leonardo.htmlThe township's efforts to secure funding to help with flood mitigation projects in Leonardo received a large boost. A $1.1 million boost.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:26:14 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Middletown%20Planner%20forecasts%20more%2C%20costlier%20affordable%20housing.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Middletown%20Planner%20forecasts%20more%2C%20costlier%20affordable%20housing.htmlMeeting the township's future affordablehousing obligation is likely to be more costly and require new types of development, Middletown Township's planner said last week.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:24:24 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/North%20Middletown%20Slated%20to%20Receive%20%24525%2C000%20from%20State%20Neighborhood%20Preservation%20program.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/North%20Middletown%20Slated%20to%20Receive%20%24525%2C000%20from%20State%20Neighborhood%20Preservation%20program.htmlMIDDLETOWN - Middletown is slated to receive up to $525,000 in grant monies through the state Neighborhood Preservation program to preserve the character of North Middletown, announced Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:23:17 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/U.S.%20Congress%20Authorizes%20%241.1Million%20Leonardo%20Drainage%20Project.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/U.S.%20Congress%20Authorizes%20%241.1Million%20Leonardo%20Drainage%20Project.htmlMIDDLETOWN, NJ - Thanks to an escalated effort to secure federal funds for flood control projects, Congress has taken the first steps in funding the $1.1 million Leonardo Drainage Improvement Project by authorizing the project in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), announced Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:19:34 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/New%20Jersey%20drinking%20water%20running%20out.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/New%20Jersey%20drinking%20water%20running%20out.htmlNew Jersey officials heard sobering news Tuesday that the state is running out of drinking water, but environmentalists said the bigger problem is the government is not doing anything about it.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:18:29 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Middletown%20Mayor%3A%20Towns%20can%20lead%20fight%20vs.%20climate%20change.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Middletown%20Mayor%3A%20Towns%20can%20lead%20fight%20vs.%20climate%20change.htmlMayor Gerard Scharfenberger hosted the National Conversation on Climate Control at the Middletown Arts Center on Thursday, using the occasion to discuss his Green Initiative for the township.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:17:28 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/MC%20Freeholders%20approve%20open%20space%20grants.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/MC%20Freeholders%20approve%20open%20space%20grants.htmlFREEHOLD - The Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved grants totaling $2,301,000 from the 2007 Monmouth County Open Space Trust Fund to acquire, create or improve park facilities in 11 municipalities.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:23:46 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Warming%20puts%20local%20shores%20at%20risk.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Warming%20puts%20local%20shores%20at%20risk.htmlLITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP - Two years ago, Rutgers University Professor Ken Able made a surprising discovery as he emptied traps used to monitor fish at the university's Marine Field Station.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:20:12 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Hudson%20herring%2C%20shad%20in%20trouble.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Hudson%20herring%2C%20shad%20in%20trouble.htmlOur Hudson River American shad and herring are in deep trouble.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:13:34 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/NJ%20Coastal%20%26%20Ocean%20Protection%20Council%20Bill%20Moves%20to%20Governor%27s%20Desk.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/NJ%20Coastal%20%26%20Ocean%20Protection%20Council%20Bill%20Moves%20to%20Governor%27s%20Desk.htmlTrenton, NJ (January 7, 2008)- The Assembly today passed A. 4332, which would establish a New Jersey Coastal and Ocean Protection Council to help safeguard the state's valuable and unique coastal and ocean resources. The Senate passed an identical version of this bill - S. 2645 (SCS) - by an overwhelming majority on December 10th and the environmental community now strongly urges Governor Corzine to sign the bill.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:8:14 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/N.J.%20Coastal%20Heritage%20Trail%20Funding%20Bill%20Passes%20Energy%20Committee.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/N.J.%20Coastal%20Heritage%20Trail%20Funding%20Bill%20Passes%20Energy%20Committee.htmlWASHINTON, D.C. - The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources recently approved legislation Sens. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) sponsored to extend funding for the Coastal Heritage Trail in New Jersey until the year 2011.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:51:53 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Rain%20gardenshttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Rain%20gardensMon, 11 Feb 2008 15:48:58 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Rain%20gardens%22%20to%20help%20control%20runoff%2C%20reduce%20pollution.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Rain%20gardens%22%20to%20help%20control%20runoff%2C%20reduce%20pollution.htmlRain gardens capture and filter polluted storm water, keeping it from rushing into waterways and the Atlantic Ocean, according to experts.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:48:10 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Going%20green%20cuts%20your%20tax%20bill.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Going%20green%20cuts%20your%20tax%20bill.htmlIf you bought a high-efficiency hybrid vehicle or did some environmentally friendly home renovations in the last two years, you could be eligible for thousands of dollars in state and federal tax breaks.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:47:38 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Wayne%20demolishing%20flood-prone%20homes.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Wayne%20demolishing%20flood-prone%20homes.htmlWAYNE: Demolition of four homes that are prone to flooding is under way in Wayne's Hoffman Grove neighborhood.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:46:44 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/NJDOT%20addresses%20flooding%20in%20Union%20Beach.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/NJDOT%20addresses%20flooding%20in%20Union%20Beach.htmlFrequent motorists on Route 36 in the Bayshore are no strangers to flooding, but a portion of the highway will be receiving a facelift during the next two years for just that.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:45:24 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/News%20from%20Keyporthttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/News%20from%20KeyportNews and information about the Borough of Keyport from local resident Michael LaneMon, 11 Feb 2008 16:1:48 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/WHERE%20ARE%20THE%20DIRTIEST%20SITES%20IN%20NEW%20JERSEY%3F%20DON%92T%20ASK%20THE%20STATE.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/WHERE%20ARE%20THE%20DIRTIEST%20SITES%20IN%20NEW%20JERSEY%3F%20DON%92T%20ASK%20THE%20STATE.htmlState Abandons Pollution Priority Listing to Let Politics Dictate Cleanup FundingFri, 12 Oct 2007 14:23:33 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/DEP%20wants%20counties%20to%20handle%20water%20quality.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/DEP%20wants%20counties%20to%20handle%20water%20quality.htmlThe state's environmental agency wants counties to take over water quality management from the many separate agencies now in charge, but local officials say they are hard-pressed to handle the task.Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:58:33 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/NEW%20JERSEY%20WATER%20TESTS%20UNDERSTATE%20POLLUTION.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/NEW%20JERSEY%20WATER%20TESTS%20UNDERSTATE%20POLLUTION.htmlMonmouth County found that DEP methods are unable to measure adverse biological impacts of polluted stormwater runoff, thus underestimating the environmental damage suffered by rivers and streams caused by development.Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:12:0 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/NY%20Sewage%20leaks%20remain%20dirty%20little%20secret.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/NY%20Sewage%20leaks%20remain%20dirty%20little%20secret.htmlWhen raw sewage is in our water supply, do we have a right to know?Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:9:37 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/New%20state%20council%20would%20tackle%20ways%20to%20preserve%20ocean%2C%20coastal%20resources.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/New%20state%20council%20would%20tackle%20ways%20to%20preserve%20ocean%2C%20coastal%20resources.htmlWays to preserve and restore coastal and ocean resources would be considered by a new state council under legislation approved today by a state Senate committee.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:12:51 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/NJ%20Legislators%20consider%20a%20sea%20change%20in%20ocean%20protection.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/NJ%20Legislators%20consider%20a%20sea%20change%20in%20ocean%20protection.htmlYesterday, at a special meeting of the Senate Environment Committee held at Monmouth University, the panel voted to release for vote a bill creating a New Jersey Coastal and Ocean Protection Council to address the ills of the ocean off New Jersey's coast and to close gaps in current laws that have detrimental effects on the Atlantic.Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:33:7 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Particular%20Potential%20Environmental%20Impacts%20from%20the%203-year%20Construction%20of%20the%20Proposed%20Highlands%20-%20Sea%20Bright%20Bridge.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Particular%20Potential%20Environmental%20Impacts%20from%20the%203-year%20Construction%20of%20the%20Proposed%20Highlands%20-%20Sea%20Bright%20Bridge.htmlThe special nature of bridge construction raises the potential for environmental impacts. This paper highlights six (6) concerns and possible issues of bridge construction for the proposed NJ State Highway 36 - Highlands-Sea Bright Fixed Span Bridge over the mouth of the Shrewsbury River (near Sandy Hook bay) in Monmouth County, New Jersey.Sat, 8 Sep 2007 10:28:42 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Route%20516%20Demolitions.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Route%20516%20Demolitions.htmlThe 3 houses on the south side of Route 516 between the Quik Check and Lake Lefferts were being demolished, I stopped by the Aberdeen Building Dept. to ask who was responsible.Sat, 18 Aug 2007 14:58:42 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/County%20opens%20new%20Stone%20Road%20bridge.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/County%20opens%20new%20Stone%20Road%20bridge.htmlUNION BEACH/KEYPORT – The new Stone Road bridge spanning Chingarora Creek opened today after being closed for construction since October 2006. The bridge connects Union Beach and Keyport.Sat, 18 Aug 2007 14:51:36 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Monmouth%20County%20Freeholders%20pass%20pay-to-play.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Monmouth%20County%20Freeholders%20pass%20pay-to-play.htmlSweeping pay-to-play and campaign-fund wheeling reforms were enacted by the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders on Thursday night, drawing bipartisan praise and the endorsement of the Citizens' Campaign good government group.Sat, 18 Aug 2007 14:42:6 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Flood%20Maps.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Flood%20Maps.htmlHere's the link to FEMA's map service for flood mapsSat, 18 Aug 2007 14:39:25 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/The%20growing%20demands%20on%20ocean%20waters%20incite%20the%20call%20for%20zoning.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/The%20growing%20demands%20on%20ocean%20waters%20incite%20the%20call%20for%20zoning.htmlThe concept of zoning marine waters has been used as a management tool around the world to balance resource protection and human use of marine areas. Causey describes it as a tool to separate incompatible activities, similar to how zoning is used on land. "Hopefully," he jokes, "we don't end up with bars next to churches."Sat, 21 Jul 2007 8:22:52 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Garden%20State%20could%20turn%20into%20the%20Peach%20State.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Garden%20State%20could%20turn%20into%20the%20Peach%20State.htmlLeft unchecked, global warming will transform New Jersey's temperate weather into a hot and humid climate similar to Georgia, according to a report released yesterday.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:29:47 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Dead%20menhaden%20wash%20up%20on%20shore.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Dead%20menhaden%20wash%20up%20on%20shore.htmlKEYPORT - Commonly known as mossbunker, bunker or pogy.Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:16:46 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Brown%20tide%20must%20be%20studied%20as%20ecosystem%20failure.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Brown%20tide%20must%20be%20studied%20as%20ecosystem%20failure.htmlThere is a coastal mayor named Larry Vaughn whose name you probably won't remember, but you will remember his message. He is the fictional character in the movie "Jaws," the one who declares that the movie's tourist-dependent beaches will not be closed on July 4th weekend. We all know what happens next.Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:28:35 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/DEP%3A%20Algae%20along%20N.J.%20appears%20to%20be%20thinning.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/DEP%3A%20Algae%20along%20N.J.%20appears%20to%20be%20thinning.htmlAs a heavy algae bloom appeared to be diminishing Thursday, activists urged Gov. Corzine's administration to take steps to protect coastal water quality and the Shore.Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:29:41 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Algae%20bloom%20heavy%20in%20Sandy%20Hook%20and%20Raritan%20bays.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Algae%20bloom%20heavy%20in%20Sandy%20Hook%20and%20Raritan%20bays.htmlA heavy bloom of algae is affecting waters and beaches in Raritan and Sandy Hook bays today, and "patches of heavy algae were also observed in the surf to approximately 300 yards offshore from Sandy Hook south to Manasquan Inlet," a state Web site said.Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:44:6 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Officials%3A%20Improving%20Shore%20water%20quality%20will%20take%20time.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Officials%3A%20Improving%20Shore%20water%20quality%20will%20take%20time.htmlEnhancing coastal water quality will require controlling stormwater runoff in the region and overflowing sewer systems in the New York-New Jersey Harbor area, according to officials.Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:43:15 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Outdated%20N.J.%20maps%20don%27t%20show%20flood%20risks.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Outdated%20N.J.%20maps%20don%27t%20show%20flood%20risks.htmlYears of development leaves many vulnerableTue, 17 Jul 2007 17:40:23 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Pallone%20secures%20%2478%20million%20for%20storm%20damage%20project.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Pallone%20secures%20%2478%20million%20for%20storm%20damage%20project.htmlU.S. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), is taking further steps to obtain federal funding for a storm water damage project in Union Beach.Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:39:32 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Experts%20predict%20active%20storm%20season%20this%20summer%202007.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Experts%20predict%20active%20storm%20season%20this%20summer%202007.htmlExperts throughout the state of New Jersey met recently to discuss remaining coastal and environmental issues at the State of the Shore and More 2007 Press Conference held at Sea Gull's Nest, Sandy Hook, on May 21.Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:22:47 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Populations%20of%2020%20Common%20Birds%20Declining.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Populations%20of%2020%20Common%20Birds%20Declining.htmlThe populations of 20 common American birds -- from the fence-sitting meadowlark to the whippoorwill with its haunting call -- are half what they were 40 years ago, according to an analysis released Thursday.Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:15:38 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/How%20to%20fight%20a%20Developer%20and%20WIN%21.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/How%20to%20fight%20a%20Developer%20and%20WIN%21.html"Growth is too often seen as inevitable, Mr. Etgen said, and he believes local governments have to step up to counter the traditional way of thinking."Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:14:32 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/DOES%20THIS%20SOUND%20COMPARABLE%20TO%20WHAT%20IS%20HAPPENING%20IN%20THE%20BAYSHORE%3A.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/DOES%20THIS%20SOUND%20COMPARABLE%20TO%20WHAT%20IS%20HAPPENING%20IN%20THE%20BAYSHORE%3A.htmlNitrogen is ruining the habitat in the waters of Barnegat. Major changes must occur.Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:11:58 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/High%20Goals%20for%20Reducing%20Emissions%20in%20New%20Jersey.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/High%20Goals%20for%20Reducing%20Emissions%20in%20New%20Jersey.htmlThe New Jersey Legislature passed a bill yesterday that set ambitious goals for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from power plants, refineries, motor vehicles and other sources that contribute to global warming.Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:9:57 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Dead%20menhaden%20wash%20up%20on%20shore%20along%20Keyporthttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Dead%20menhaden%20wash%20up%20on%20shore%20along%20KeyportDead menhaden wash up on shore in Keyport in June/July 2007Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:7:12 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Kara%20Homes%20updatehttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Kara%20Homes%20updateKara Homes Inc. plans to emerge from bankruptcy within the next several months with a new name, a new owner and fewer developments, according to documents filed Thursday with U.S. Bankruptcy Court.Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:9:4 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/EPA%20Expands%20Efforts%20to%20Protect%20Coastal%20Watershttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/EPA%20Expands%20Efforts%20to%20Protect%20Coastal%20WatersThe U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) unveiled today an expanded New York Bight CoastalMonitoring program to study the ocean and collaborate with state andlocal governments to protect the coastal waters of New York and NewJersey. Using helicopters, ships and cutting edge technologies, theAgency’s scientific assessments will go farther than ever.Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:5:57 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Multifaceted%20approach%20needed%20to%20stemhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Multifaceted%20approach%20needed%20to%20stemMicroscopic plants and animals such as algae and diatoms, like the recent "brown tide" event in Raritan and Sandy Hook bays and along parts of the ocean last month, are unattractive and smelly — and are symptoms of a greater problem. These occur fairly often during late summer, but what is surprising is that this bloom occurred so early in the season and was so widespread.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:5:36 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Legislation%20to%20createhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Legislation%20to%20createLooking to lock in gains on ocean protection issues, lawmakers and others announced a federal bill that would establish a "Clean Ocean Zone" and publicized an annual Shore campaign to educate citizens about ocean pollution.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 4:52:29 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/DEP%20RAMPS%20UP%20ANTI-IDLING%20EFFORTShttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/DEP%20RAMPS%20UP%20ANTI-IDLING%20EFFORTSCiting dangerous diesel exhaust from trucks and buses as a dire public health threat, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Lisa P. Jackson today announced tougher regulations to curb vehicle idling and a statewide education campaign to raise New Jerseyans' awareness that "idling stinks."Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:29:50 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Keansburg%20Moving%20into%20the%20Forefront%20with%20Solar%20Energy%20Bidhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Keansburg%20Moving%20into%20the%20Forefront%20with%20Solar%20Energy%20BidOn Tuesday July 10, The Borough of Keansburg went out to bid, seeking proposals from companies for the installation of solar panels on the Keansburg Waterfront Public Library,Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:3:1 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Raritan%20Bay%20Border%20War%20Flares%20Anew%20Over%20Clamshttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Raritan%20Bay%20Border%20War%20Flares%20Anew%20Over%20ClamsFri, 13 Jul 2007 19:7:37 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Public%20advocate%20looks%20at%20price%20of%20accessing%20shorehttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Public%20advocate%20looks%20at%20price%20of%20accessing%20shoreThu, 21 Jul 2011 22:6:48 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Keansburg%20works%20together%20to%20fix%20flooding%20problemhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Keansburg%20works%20together%20to%20fix%20flooding%20problemFri, 13 Jul 2007 18:38:24 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Letter%20to%20NJDEP%20regarding%20Deverlopment%20in%20Keyporthttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Letter%20to%20NJDEP%20regarding%20Deverlopment%20in%20KeyportThe BRWC understands that there is currently an application for a General permit No. 10A – Long Crossing, in front of NJDEP. Under the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act rules, N.J.A.C. 7:7a, the applicant, 75 Manchester LLC, is seeking approval for disturbance of a NJ State open water in order to construct a roadway near freshwater wetlands.Sun, 6 May 2007 16:16:59 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Expert%20says%20N.J.%20needs%20way%20to%20move%20people%20away%20from%20coasthttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Expert%20says%20N.J.%20needs%20way%20to%20move%20people%20away%20from%20coastWith the sea rising and its coastal land sinking, New Jersey should develop a strategy for moving people out of hazardous coastal areas, a coastal expert said Thursday.Sun, 15 Apr 2007 13:16:45 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Wind%20turbine%20in%20works%20for%20Union%20Beachhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Wind%20turbine%20in%20works%20for%20Union%20BeachWhen Frank Wells noticed the abundance of windmills along the California coast during a drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco several years ago, the Union Beach resident figured he'd try to bring some of the West Coast back to his Bayshore town.Sun, 15 Apr 2007 13:13:35 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/US%20Court%20Rebukes%20Administration%20in%20Global%20Warming%20Casehttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/US%20Court%20Rebukes%20Administration%20in%20Global%20Warming%20CaseThe Supreme Court ordered the federal government on Monday to take a fresh look at regulating carbon dioxide emissions from cars, a rebuke to Bush administration policy on global warming. In a 5-4 decision, the court said the Clean Air Act gives the Environmental Protection Agency the authority to regulate the emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from cars.Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:46:6 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Monmouth%20County%20Planning%20Board%20to%20target%20storm%20waterhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Monmouth%20County%20Planning%20Board%20to%20target%20storm%20waterThe list of things to do in the coming year for the Monmouth County Planning Board includes chasing down a number of municipalities that have missed a state deadline to be in compliance with a stormwater-management strategy, the board's longtime chairman said Monday.Sun, 4 Mar 2007 17:17:49 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/SOS%3A%20Jersey%20Shore%20and%20Ocean%20Ecosystems%20Need%20a%20Lifeboathttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/SOS%3A%20Jersey%20Shore%20and%20Ocean%20Ecosystems%20Need%20a%20LifeboatRecently the bi-partisan Joint Ocean Commission released a report card grading the federal and state governments on their efforts to protect ocean and coastal ecosystems. Ten states earned an overall score of A-. Sadly, New Jersey was not among them. Healthy coastal waters and wetlands play a vital role in New Jersey's economy, environment, and culture. More must be done to earn a passing grade next year.Sun, 25 Feb 2007 15:49:40 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Oceans%20Report%20Card%20Gives%20U.S.%20Government%20an%20F%20for%20Fundinghttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Oceans%20Report%20Card%20Gives%20U.S.%20Government%20an%20F%20for%20FundingThe failure of Congress and the President to commit sufficient funding to oceans protection in 2006 earned the federal government a grade of F on the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative's U.S. Ocean Policy Report Card, issued today.Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:39:52 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Summary%20of%20Bacterial%20Source%20Studies%20inhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Summary%20of%20Bacterial%20Source%20Studies%20inWed, 7 Feb 2007 14:56:56 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/DON%27T%20EAT%20THE%20FISH%3A%20PCBs%20IN%20RARITAN%20BAYhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/DON%27T%20EAT%20THE%20FISH%3A%20PCBs%20IN%20RARITAN%20BAYThu, 21 Jul 2011 18:51:50 EDT http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Sheridan%20proposes%20pay-to-play%20ordinance%20in%20Keyport.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Sheridan%20proposes%20pay-to-play%20ordinance%20in%20Keyport.htmlKEYPORT - Councilman Joseph Sheridan submitted a pay-to-play ordinance Jan. 23 aimed at reforming the way the borough does business with redevelopment contractors.Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:4:45 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/N.J.%20fishermen%20catch%20a%20break%20with%20new%20lawhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/N.J.%20fishermen%20catch%20a%20break%20with%20new%20lawSun, 21 Jan 2007 21:0:5 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Middletown%20Township%20moving%20forward%20to%20protect%20Bayshore%20areashttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Middletown%20Township%20moving%20forward%20to%20protect%20Bayshore%20areasMon, 15 Jan 2007 23:21:22 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/DEP%20regulations%20aimed%20at%20preventing%20floodinghttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/DEP%20regulations%20aimed%20at%20preventing%20floodingMon, 15 Jan 2007 23:18:16 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Pesticide-free%20parks%20in%20Hazlethttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Pesticide-free%20parks%20in%20HazletMon, 15 Jan 2007 23:15:49 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/NEW%20JERSEY%20MUST%20HAVE%20A%20HEALTHY%20OCEAN%20IN%202007.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/NEW%20JERSEY%20MUST%20HAVE%20A%20HEALTHY%20OCEAN%20IN%202007.htmlMon, 15 Jan 2007 12:7:38 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Photography%20Exhibit%20Includes%20Bayshore%20Nature%20Scenes.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/Photography%20Exhibit%20Includes%20Bayshore%20Nature%20Scenes.htmlMembers of the Bayshore Regional Watershed Council are cordially invited to attend the Opening Reception: Saturday, January 13, 6:00 to 8:00 pm.Sun, 7 Jan 2007 15:43:36 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/State%20OKs%20plans%20for%20Long%20Island%20heritage%20area.txthttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/State%20OKs%20plans%20for%20Long%20Island%20heritage%20area.txtSun, 7 Jan 2007 16:1:10 EST http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/An%20All%20Too%20Frequent%20Beach%20Erosion%20Story.htmlhttp://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/An%20All%20Too%20Frequent%20Beach%20Erosion%20Story.htmlSun, 7 Jan 2007 15:47:10 EST