Resourcefulness of Oysters to help Restore the Coast
On the shoreline of New Jersey, there are effective and creative efforts taking place to ensure sustainability for the long haul. A group of dedicated volunteers began the installation of a first of its kind urban living shoreline. The living shoreline will consist of an artificial reef using live oysters and concrete structures known as […]
Longport: Small Town, Big Plans for Conservation
Longport is populated with just under 900 residents. It is a small, quaint town just a stone’s throw from Atlantic City. This tiny borough is facing high water usage which has recently become a concern making it necessary to seek out a means for conservation of water and reduce stress on an aging water system. Longport […]
New Jersey’s Use of Cisterns for Sustainability
After withstanding the devastations of Superstorm Sandy, New Jersey has initiated strong efforts to implement several resiliency practices to help handle the effects of similar future events. Green infrastructure is one of these key practices. It is essential that these methods be utilized as frequently as possible to promote sound storm water management going forward. […]