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updated: April 7, 2012
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North Beach Rally, Beach Sweeps & Stokefest!
The next couple weeks are big ones for the Jersey Shore Chapter. Come out to help us protect our oceans, waves and beaches!
Saturday April 14th Jersey Shore Chapter Meeting, 9 – 10 am, Monmouth Beach Cultural Center.
Rally to Save Asbury Park’s North Beach from Development; 10 – 12:30 pm, Asbury Park’s North End Beach (rally begins at 12 Events
Apr 14 2012 - 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dune Grass Planting and North Beach Rally
Ocean Ave and Deal Lake Drive Asbury Park
SATURDAY APRIL 14th, 2012, 12 NOON – Rally to Save Asbury Park’s North Beach from Development! Join the Jersey Shore Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, The American Littoral Society, and Citizens for Oceanfront Preservation for a dune grass planting and preservation rally to remind our public officials and iStar that we will accept nothing less than the preservation of this last coastal open space in Monmouth County.
The City of Asbury Park and iStar is amending the Waterfront Redevelopment Area Plan and the Monmouth County Park system sees the value in keeping this land as public open space. Now is the time for all parties to work together to save Asbury’s north end beach!
Dune grass planting will begin at 10 am, rally will begin at 12 noon. Throughout the event there will be tables with information and photos. Speakers will talk on the new beach access rules, the fight to save Asbury Park’s north end beach from development, and ways to help preserve the NJ coastline.noon).
4/1 Breaking News: Atlantic Ocean Under Oily Threat
The U.S. Department of Interior announced on Wednesday March 28, 2012, that it will be authorizing "seismic testing" to find oil and natural gas deposits in the Atlantic Ocean from Florida to just off the New Jersey Shore. READ MORE
GoldCoastPlaque
Steve Winchester represented SEA at Australia's Gold Coast National Surfing Reserve's dedication on February 24, 2012 as SEA's official "Ambassador" to the event. Below is his report and experience in his own words. "The dedication was well attended, be that in poured rain the whole day...La Nina... The location was atop of Greenmount Hill, where the Gold Coast City Council had erected a … [Read More...]
Alliance for a Living Ocean was created in 1987 to put an end to ocean dumping. Since that time, ALO has continued efforts to stop pollution and protect our coastal environment. Through the dedicated work of our volunteers, ALO strives to keep our oceans, beaches, and bays clean.
Join us in helping to promote and maintain clean water and a healthy coastal environment through education and action.
Alliance for a Living Ocean was created in 1987 to put an end to ocean dumping. Since that time, ALO has continued efforts to stop pollution and protect our coastal environment. Through the dedicated work of our volunteers, ALO strives to keep our oceans, beaches, and bays clean.
BBP comprises federal, state, and county government agencies, municipalities, academic institutions, businesses, and private organizations that work together to help protect, enhance, and restore the Barnegat Bay ecosystem and its living resources.
