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Littoral Society applauds MARCO decision to Maintain Ocean Planning Leadership

6/28/2018

 
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In response to the recent executive order that repealed National Ocean Policy, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO) announced that it would continue to offer leadership and counsel on ocean planning.

“Since 2009, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO) has worked, as a Regional Ocean Partnership, across the five states of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and New York to enhance the vitality of the region’s ocean ecosystem and economy,” said Elizabeth Semple, Chair of MARCO. “MARCO is ready and willing to keep moving ahead as the Mid-Atlantic’s State-led Regional Ocean Partnership to coordinate and collaborate on issues of shared regional concern."

The American Littoral Society applauds the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean’s decision to step into the leadership role on ocean and coastal governance, especially given the federal government’s abdication of their responsibilities through President Trump’s recent Executive Order.

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Littoral Society Puts Out  Mat for Oysters in the Two Rivers

6/25/2018

 

Join Us to Build a Whelk-com Mat
on Saturday, June 30
at the Oyster Point Hotel, Red Bank, NJ

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This summer the American Littoral Society is putting out the mat for oysters in the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers, and you can help.
 
"Oysters are the ultimate ecosystem engineers, helping restore water quality, provide habitat for fish and shoreline protection from storms" said Tim Dillingham, Executive Director "The American Littoral Society is working to 're-oyster our rivers', returning a vital but missing piece of coastal ecosystems to our shores. The Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers are special focus areas in this effort."
 
For the Operation Oyster kick-off event, on Saturday, June 30, the Littoral Society is inviting everyone to join us in the parking lot of the Oyster Point Hotel to make whelk-come mats for oysters. The mats will be used to help continue the search for natural oysters in the rivers and check growth rates on oyster larvae transfered from a spat tank. 

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Trump Administration repeals National Ocean Policy

6/20/2018

 
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Yesterday's repeal of the National Ocean Policy is a retreat from common sense policies designed to protect coastal environments, communities and economies. The National Ocean Policy was the result of decades of bi-partisan research, recommendations, and public outreach. Its implementation centered on ensuring our federal government is more transparent, inclusive, efficient, and responsive to the priorities of the nation's coastal states and stakeholders, while looking for ways to ensure healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems for future generations.

"The National Ocean Policy has served as our country's commitment to protecting our ocean ecosystems and ushering in a new era of good ocean governance," said Tim Dillingham, Executive Director of the American Littoral Society. "The replacement order guts the NOP as a stewardship policy and instead, creates a policy centered on utilizing the ocean, not prioritizing its protection for sustainable use."

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Helen Henderson to Make Presentations on Littoral Society Pollution  Reduction  Projects in Barnegat Bay

6/11/2018

 
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A naturalized bio-retention basin at Laurel Commons Carnation Circle in the Barnegat Bay watershed.
The American Littoral Society's Helen Henderson will be making presentations on Tuesday and Thursday (June 12 and 14) at the NJ Department of Environmental Protection 2018 Water Quality Restoration Grants for Nonpoint Source Pollution Public Information Sessions. Helen will be talking about Littoral Society projects to help reduce the flow of pollutants – including fertilizer, pet waste, automotive fluids and road salt – into Barnegat Bay.

The information sessions are provided as part of New Jersey's 2018 Fiscal Year Request for Proposals, which solicits applications for eligible nonpoint source (NPS) pollution control projects to be considered for funding under the Water Quality Restoration Grant Program. Up to $10M in grants are available for watershed restoration, enhancement, and protection strategies that address NPS pollution within the Barnegat Bay Watershed.​

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AMERICAN LITTORAL SOCIETY MEMBER'S MEETING on June 23

6/11/2018

 
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Please join the American Littoral Society for our 2018 Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 23 at Monmouth University.

In addition to our Board of Trustees election there will be a presentation from Tony MacDonald, Director of the Urban Coastal Institute at Monmouth University, and an overview of the Society’s accomplishments and programs. Directly following the election, there will be a reception where attendees can enjoy refreshments and conversation.

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Additional Information for the Bus for Big Blue Ride to the M4O

6/8/2018

 
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​We are truly excited to see you all bright and early tomorrow morning!  We just wanted to send one more personal note to everyone. Things to remember:

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