Society Applauds the Leadership of New Jersey Coastal Communities On Ocean Planning

Every community along the New Jersey coast and throughout the state has a unique individuality. Yet one thing is connecting and certain: each and every one is somehow tied to the sea.  With over 130 miles of shore from Sandy Hook to Cape May, it doesn’t take much to find the ocean connection between communities.

Three New Jersey coastal municipalities proudly expressed their connection to the ocean recently by becoming the first U.S. municipal governments to strongly support the Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Action Plan (OAP). The Mid-Atlantic OAP creates a more informed and coordinated approach to how we manage our ocean’s resources; ocean planning ensures we make smart decisions about future uses. 

Berkeley Township (Ocean County), the Borough of Bradley Beach (Monmouth County), and the City of Asbury Park (Monmouth County) each adopted resolutions strongly supporting a "strong, protective" Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Action Plan. 

Bradley Beach Resolution, passed Tuesday, September 26th, 2017

City of Asbury Park Resolution, passed September 27th, 2017