Rain Barrel-a-Rama Starting in the fall 2018, a dedicated SBB volunteer began the reconnaissance of recycled plastic 55 gallon drums. These drums are most abundant at all of our local marinas throughout Barnegat Bay in the fall and winter filled with non-toxic marine antifreeze. It is our goal to collect and re-purpose these drums into […]
Stormwater is considered water that falls from the sky (including snow!). Impervious surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, and roofs do not allow stormwater to penetrate back into the ground. Instead, these hard surfaces create “stormwater runoff” across their surfaces, carrying waste and excess nutrients into our water bodies. These water bodies eventually connect to Barnegat […]
March 1st-NJ Fertilizer Application Begins! By Samantha Tomkowich Education Intern Massive algae bloom off of nj coast – NJ.com When you think of fertilizers, what do you think of? Do you think of lush green lawns and fresh fruit and vegetables? Or do you think about eutrophication and jellyfish? Well this all may depend on […]
Wetlands for a Sustainable Future February 2, 2018 – Samatha Tomkowich [email protected] World Wetlands Day – February 2nd, 2018 “Half of humanity about 4 billion people live in urban areas today. By 2050 that proportion will reach 66% as people move to cities in search of jobs and a vibrant social life. Cities account for […]
May 1, 2017 – In a first-in-the-nation victory for Barnegat Bay and water bodies throughout New Jersey, a bill requiring three major statewide transportation agencies to use only native plants when they do landscaping and other plantings was signed into law today by Governor Christie. See Press Release The agencies involved are the New Jersey […]
Save Barnegat Bay will be celebrating beach plums, a native plant to the barrier islands along our coast, at the annual Beach Plum Festival at Island Beach State Park. Come enjoy the shore and sample some of the best beach plum jam, learn the process of making jam, and don’t forget to check out the […]
It’s been quite a year so far in 2016! We’ve educated youngsters, taught the teachers, and started to prepare ourselves for a VERY busy festival season. Here’s some of the highlights so far from our Education & Outreach Coordinator, Kimberly Belfer: This Way to Barnegat Bay! received a grant award from The Watershed Institute to […]
Beach Haven Students Cultivated for Next Generation of Activists Through Barnegat Bay Program Nov 04, 2015 Beach Haven School students are at the helm of reviving Barnegat Bay as the first Barnegat Bay Defenders, a pilot program designed by Save Barnegat Bay to engage fourth- through eighth-grade students in advocacy and Barnegat Bay-specific issues. The […]
On Wednesday, October 28th, Save Barnegat Bay launched a brand new education program for students at Beach Haven Elementary School! We’re excited to announce that this program will be available for ALL 4th-8th grade students! As part of our mission, we devote time to advocacy campaigns centered around local Barnegat Bay issues. This is a […]
Come Learn & Discover with Us at Janet’s Garden at the Interpretive Center! Our past Student Grant recipient, Bianca Reo, will be giving a presentation on native plants and what is best for your gardens.
