State of the Shore report

Coastal issues

STATE OF THE SHORE RETURNS HIGH MARKS FOR BEACHES

Martin: The beaches are in great shape and our water quality is excellent

By Michelle Gladden


During the 15th Annual State of the Shore event in Long Branch Wednesday, Department of Environmental Protection [DEP] Commissioner Bob Martin returned high expectations for the upcoming tourism season. “The beaches are in great shape and our water quality is excellent,” Martin said in a written statement. “When people come to the Jersey shore, a […]

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May 24, 2017
Asbury Park

Jersey Shore gets excellent marks for summer season

Beaches in good shape - DEP Commisioner Bob Martin

By Michelle Gladden


Beachgoers and boaters along the Jersey Shore can relish in the fact that our sand, sea, and lakes are as good as it gets. Two and a half years after Superstorm Sandy, the Jersey Shore’s environmental recovery has been excellent, Department of Environmental Protection [DEP] Commissioner Bob Martin said this week during the NJ Sea […]

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May 23, 2015