EDITORIAL: Barnegat Bay a blemish on Earth Day ASBURY PARK PRESS, April 22, 2015 Today, the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, is an opportune time to pose the question: How is the Garden State faring in saving its slice of the Earth? Under the stewardship of Gov. Chris Christie, the answer has to be “not […]
Governor Christie’s unprecedented Barnegat Bay initiative contains much that is positive and some elements that require further attention. A shorter version of this op-ed appeared in the Asbury Park Press on Friday, December 23. Governor Christie and Barnegat Bay: Solid accomplishments and significant gaps By William deCamp Jr. When comparing Governor Christie’s performance to that […]
Here’s is a simple explanation by means of Frequently Asked Questions of New Jersey’s strongest-in-the-nation fertilizer law that Save Barnegat Bay originated. Some frequently asked questions about Save Barnegat Bay’s fertilizer law What is the most beneficial feature in this law This law is the first in the nation to require that any fertilizer sold […]
Know your stuff about saving Barnegat Bay from excess nitrogen. These are the four conceptual steps that must be taken by individuals and by government. Nitrogen and Barnegat Bay in Brief: The Four Policy Goals The problem: Barnegat Bay is like a garden getting too much fertilizer and no weeding. The excess nutrition the bay […]
Come tell the Freeholders to fight harder to save Barnegat Bay. 4 PM Wednesday, September 15. Directions to Freeholder Meeting Room119 Hooper Avenue from the strip: South on Rt 35; then over Seaside Bridge onto Rt 37 West On Rt 37 West go to Washington Street, which is about seven traffic lights after you get […]
Save Barnegat Bay explains the rationale for a fertilizer law governing content, not labeling. The bill was originated by Save Barnegat Bay. Testimony of William deCamp Jr., Chairman Before New Jersey Senate Environment Committee and Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee Restoring Barnegat Bay Thursday, August 12, 2010 Toms River, New Jersey Thank you, Chairman […]
State Senate and Assembly Environment Committees are having a MUST ATTEND field hearing in Toms River Thurs, Aug 12 @ 10 AM. Directions… Directions to Toms River Municipal Building33 Washington Street from the strip: South on Rt 35; then over Seaside Bridge onto Rt 37 West On Rt 37 West go to Washington Street, which […]
Start your Saturday night with an enjoyable ice skating experience. Skate for the Bay at SBB’s Winter Wonderland at Winding River Park Ice Rink. Rental skates are available. 7 to 8:30 PM. The public is invited! WINTER WONDERLAND !! Start your Saturday night with an enjoyable ice skating experience. Skate for the Bay at SBB’s […]
Barnegat Bay is like a garden getting too much fertilizer and no weeding. Excess nitrogen is the problem. By William deCamp Jr. The halcyon surface of Barnegat Bay on a warm summer day gives little hint of the ecological difficulty below. Sail and power boats ply peaceful waters against a background of pleasant waterfront homes, […]
The Bay has a problem: too much nitrogen. According to researchers, an astounding 1,738,000 pounds of nitrogen enter Barnegat Bay every year. Rutgers University researchers believe that 30% of the total nitrogen entering the Bay results DIRECTLY FROM FERTILIZER. Try these low nitrogen tips for your lawn. LIVE NATURALLY WITH YOUR LOW-NITROGEN LAWN SAVE MONEY […]
