Barnegat Bay is New Jersey’s largest body of water, serving as an essential resource for both the wildlife that call it home and the millions of people who rely on its natural beauty and bounty. Its waters support breeding, hunting, and shelter for diverse species while also providing food, tourism, industry, and storm protection for communities along the Jersey Shore.
This delicate ecosystem faces numerous threats, making it more important than ever to give the Bay a strong and unwavering voice. At Save Barnegat Bay, our mission centers on educating the community about the Bay’s vital role in our lives and the urgent need to protect it.
Through collaborative efforts in education, advocacy, and policy, we work tirelessly to address the Bay’s most pressing challenges. Our long-term vision is centered on three key goals: A Clean Bay, A Preserved Watershed, and A Healthy Future.
A Clean Bay
Our Clean-Up Crew is committed to hosting special clean-ups along trails, streets, and beaches across the state at least once a month. With your help, we aim to keep 10,000 pounds of trash out of Barnegat Bay over the next five years!
Join us in making a difference—become part of our Clean-Up Crew today!
Join the Clean-Up Crew
A Preserved Watershed
Just as all roads lead to Rome, all water in our watershed leads to Barnegat Bay. The activities and development on land have a direct impact on our water quality, making it crucial to protect natural spaces. Doing so not only safeguards the health of our waterways but also reduces flooding and improves the quality of life for our communities.
We’re on a mission to plant One Million Trees by 2035—and we need your help to make it happen!
Take action today and join the movement!
Plant a Tree
A Healthy Future
We are unwavering in our fight for a cleaner, healthier Barnegat Bay. This includes taking on big battles, like appealing the NJDEP’s unjust settlement with BASF regarding the still-polluted Ciba-Geigy Superfund site.
Learn more about this critical issue and how you can help us fight for justice.
Explore the Justice for Our Home Waters Campaign
