American Littoral Society
Protecting the Coast through Education, Conservation and Advocacy
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The American Littoral Society promotes the study and conservation of marine life and habitat, protects the coast from harm, and empowers others to do the same.
Since 1961 we have empowered people to care for the coast through advocacy, conservation, and education. We not only provide a voice for the coast, but also give concerned citizens the knowledge and tools they need to raise their voices with us. When we restore habitat, our objective is not only to restore a dune or rebuild an oyster reef, but also to motivate people to invest “sweat equity” into a piece of the coast, take ownership and become committed stewards. When we educate, we don’t merely provide books, CDs, or handouts. We lead students young and old into the water to get their feet wet and their hands muddy. Sitting at a computer or reading a book, people may develop an interest in the coast; standing knee deep in sea foam with sand between their toes, they will develop a passion for the coast. |
Littoral Spotlight
Call for Volunteers:
Forked River Beach Oyster Reef Living Shorelines Restoration Project
The American Littoral Society needs volunteers daily*, Monday to Saturday, to assemble HESCO oyster reef segments.
You can join us daily at 1818 Beach Boulevard in Forked River Beach, New Jersey from 10 am to 4 pm.
Dress to get dirty and wear closed toed shoes. Gloves, safety glasses, and tools will be provided.
Staff and trained volunteers will lead you in the
construction of reef segments. You may even see them ferried out to the reef location! There will be daily volunteer opportunities until all 184 segments have been assembled. To learn more or register online visit: www.littoralsociety.org/forked-river-nov-34.
*No events will take place on November 25, 26, and 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Funding for this restoration project has been provided by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Partners for this project include Stockton University, USFWS, NJDEP, Lacey Township, Bayside Beach Club, Albert Marine Construction, ReClam the Bay, Barnegat Bay Partnership, Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Parsons Mariculture, Wildlife Restoration Partnerships, Apex Imagery, and Citizen Racecar.
You can join us daily at 1818 Beach Boulevard in Forked River Beach, New Jersey from 10 am to 4 pm.
Dress to get dirty and wear closed toed shoes. Gloves, safety glasses, and tools will be provided.
Staff and trained volunteers will lead you in the
construction of reef segments. You may even see them ferried out to the reef location! There will be daily volunteer opportunities until all 184 segments have been assembled. To learn more or register online visit: www.littoralsociety.org/forked-river-nov-34.
*No events will take place on November 25, 26, and 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Funding for this restoration project has been provided by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Partners for this project include Stockton University, USFWS, NJDEP, Lacey Township, Bayside Beach Club, Albert Marine Construction, ReClam the Bay, Barnegat Bay Partnership, Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Parsons Mariculture, Wildlife Restoration Partnerships, Apex Imagery, and Citizen Racecar.
Event Spotlight:
New Year's Day Walks are Back in NY and NJ
Saturday, January 1
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Gateway National Recreation Area
Sandy Hook Unit, NJ
and Ft. Tilden, NY
Click here to Register for the Sandy Hook Walk
Click here to Register for the New York Walk
What's the best way to ring in the New Year? With a walk on the beach. Which is why we're happy to announce that in-person New Year's Day walks are back in both NY and NJ.
Last year's excursions were halted due to Covid restrictions, but the year the American Littoral Society will be hosting one on Sandy Hook, NJ and another at Ft. Tilden, NY on Saturday, January 1.
The Sandy Hook walk will begin at Building 18 on Officers Row (Littoral Society HQ). Expect to walk about three miles. Dress for the weather.
The New York group will meet at Building 1 of Fort Tilden in Breezy Point, NY (off Rockaway Point Blvd.). Participants will walk along the beach and dunes, as well as visit the hawk watch platform.
Further details on each walk will be announced soon.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Gateway National Recreation Area
Sandy Hook Unit, NJ
and Ft. Tilden, NY
Click here to Register for the Sandy Hook Walk
Click here to Register for the New York Walk
What's the best way to ring in the New Year? With a walk on the beach. Which is why we're happy to announce that in-person New Year's Day walks are back in both NY and NJ.
Last year's excursions were halted due to Covid restrictions, but the year the American Littoral Society will be hosting one on Sandy Hook, NJ and another at Ft. Tilden, NY on Saturday, January 1.
The Sandy Hook walk will begin at Building 18 on Officers Row (Littoral Society HQ). Expect to walk about three miles. Dress for the weather.
The New York group will meet at Building 1 of Fort Tilden in Breezy Point, NY (off Rockaway Point Blvd.). Participants will walk along the beach and dunes, as well as visit the hawk watch platform.
Further details on each walk will be announced soon.
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