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Community page for the Rally for the Two Rivers ambient bacteria water monitoring program.

Rally for the Two Rivers is an alliance of groups coordinated by Clean Ocean Action (COA):
American Littoral Society ~ Bayshore Anglers Association ~ Conserve Claypit Creek ~ Hartshorne Woods Association ~ Monmouth Boat Club ~ Monmouth Conservation Foundation ~ Navesink Business Group ~ Navesink Maritime Heritage Association and River Rangers ~ Navesink River Municipalities Committee ~ Navesink S

hrewsbury River Fishing Club ~ Navesink River Rowing Club ~ NJ Friends of Clearwater ~ NY/NJ Baykeeper ~ Oceanport Water Watch Committee~ Oceanic Free Library ~ Pirates Care ~ Recreational Fishing Alliance ~ Red Bank Business Alliance ~ River Rats ~ Riverview Medical Center ~ Rumson Garden Club ~ Save Coastal Wildlife ~ Shrewsbury Sailing & Yacht Club ~ Sierra Club-Shore Group ~ Surfrider-Jersey Shore Chapter ~ WATERSPIRIT

The focus of this alliance is to improve the water quality within the Navesink and Shrewsbury watersheds, to make the waters of both rivers fishable and swimmable. Along with empowering local communities and people to learn about their local watersheds and take actions to help improve the health of their own watersheds and local waterways! If you interested in getting involved please reach out to programs@cleanoceanaction.org!

05/06/2026

🌊We're just one month away from the Rally for the Two Rivers' 8th Annual Eco-Fest! Join us on Saturday, June 6th from 9am - 12pm at Victory Park in Rumson for a celebration of the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers.

This free, family-friendly environmental festival celebrates the communities and culture of the Two River Townships. Come and enjoy some live music, crafts, hands-on activities, river seining, and more!

Plus, if you stop by our table, you can partake in the Eco-Fest Passport Challenge! With the Eco-Fest passport card, you can earn stamps by visiting different booths at the event. Collect all of the stamps and unlock deals and giveaways from local businesses!

Come and answer the Rally Call!🐚

04/20/2026

🌎Ready... set... eco-explore!! Looking for fun things to do with the kids this Earth Month? 🌱

Use our NEW interactive map to find family-friendly eco-events — green fairs, garden sales, Earth Day celebrations, and more — across the Two Rivers region.

🔗 Scan the QR code or visit CleanOceanAction.org/map (link in bio)

All you have to do is scroll down to explore Earth Month events across the region and start planning your next family adventure!

04/17/2026

🧪🧪Are you interested in becoming a community scientist? Clean Ocean Action is hosting a water quality volunteer training event for our Rally for the Two Rivers Program on Thursday, April 30th! You will gain hands on training and learn how to collect water samples along the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers!

We will be hosting this training session at our Clean Ocean Action Office from 5:30-7pm. We will cover the history of our program, how your efforts will help the watershed and, of course, how to collect and record water samples. Oh, and there will be snacks, too!

Scan the QR code or click on the link below to sign up for the upcoming training session. More training sessions will be happening soon, so please keep an eye out for future dates!

If you're interested in learning more about volunteering for the Rally for the Two Rivers, visit us at cleanoceanaction.org. 🌊🌊

*volunteers must be 18 or older to sign up

Training Sign Up Form ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc76ModwLJnY8mdf7q9FKJZPmbSRKiXcFfGtNyZgg259jGmZw/viewform

04/07/2026

💧 Want to make a real impact on New Jersey’s waterways?

Whether you're a college student looking for hands-on water sampling experience, a retiree ready to give back, or someone who simply cares about clean rivers, waterways, and the ocean, this is your chance. Join Clean Ocean Action’s Rally for the Two Rivers program today, and help track down sources of harmful pathogen pollution in the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers.

No experience needed, just curiosity and interest! Volunteers collect water samples across the Two Rivers area, which are later analyzed for pathogen pollution. Be part of the solution to waterway pollution!

📲 Sign up today: cleanoceanaction.org/volunteer

03/27/2026

‼️SEWAGE SPILL IN NAVESINK RIVER

On the morning of March 24th, COA was alerted to a Fair Haven Borough notification about a sewer pipe break earlier that day from several town residents. The sewage was spilling into the river near the Shrewsbury River Yacht Club. The incident was reported by an alert resident.

Fair Haven implemented its emergency response plan which engaged the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority (TRWRA). The response team acted quickly to minimize and contain the sewage spill and to repair the pipe—with TRWRA working well into the night—to restore service.

👏OUTSTANDING RESPONSE

COA commends Fair Haven’s citizens for their watchful eyes, the township’s leadership and NJDEP’s quick response to the incident, as well as for the fast repair by TRWRA. This serves as an excellent model for the “no blame game” approach with excellent cooperation and communication to quickly solve problems.

Repairs were completed by around 11pm on Tuesday evening. Water samples were collected by NJDEP on Tuesday evening and by COA’s community scientists on Wednesday; samples were analyzed in the NJDEP lab. Results of the community monitoring showed f***l coliforms, which measure shellfish harvest quality, of 1900 cfu/100 mL and Enterococcus, which measures recreation use, of 290/100 mL.

For context, pathogen criteria for shellfish are more stringent than for human exposure because shellfish is eaten raw. Shellfish can be harvested for direct sale to a certified dealer if the geometric mean of f***l coliforms is less than 14 cfu/100mL (f***l coliforms). For public health like swimming the safe standard is 104 cfu/100mL (enterococcus).

Learn more by visiting the links below:

https://dep.nj.gov/wms/bmw/national-shellfish-sanitation-program-nssp/
https://cleanoceanaction.org/rally-the-waterways/rally-for-the-two-rivers

03/16/2026

⚠️ Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are dangerous algae overgrowths in freshwater and coastal waters that produce toxins harmful to people, pets, fish, shellfish, and wildlife.

Warm, calm waters and nutrients from fertilizer runoff create perfect conditions for HABs. One way NJ has tackled this is through the 2011 Healthy Lawns Healthy Waters Law, which regulates fertilizer use to protect our waterways. Read more about the law and best practices for fertilizer management in our March newsletter!

📩 Learn more: CleanOceanAction.org/newsletter (link in bio)
❗ Spot a bloom? Report it to NJDEP: 1-877-WARN-DEP

03/06/2026

🪿NJDEP's Fish and Wildlife division is currently monitoring an outbreak of suspected bird flu, with approximately 4,370 dead or sick birds reported to the DEP as of March 3rd, 2026.

If you notice a sick or dead animal that you believe has been infected, we encourage you to report your findings through the NDJEP Wild Bird Disease Reporting Form through the link below.

If you have to remove a carcass yourself, please remember these 3 tips:

1. Wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, a mask, and eye protection.

2. Use tools like a shovel to handle the carcass instead of touching it directly. Double-bag the bird, securely close the bag, and place it in a bin safe from pets and other wildlife.

3. Clean up. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

More info can be found here -- https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/news-2026-02-18-avian-influenza-update-report-sick-or-dead-wild-birds-online-using-the-wild-bird-disease-reporting-form/

02/04/2026

🌿 Sustainable Jersey Monmouth Hub Meeting
WHEN: Feb. 9, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 PM
WHERE: Red Bank Senior Center, 80 Shrewsbury Ave, Red Bank

Calling all green team and environmental commission members or anyone passionate about sustainability! Join Sustainable Jersey for this meeting to connect, share ideas, and make a positive impact in Monmouth County!

02/03/2026

ICYMI: this is tomorrow!! Join the Fair Haven Environmental Commission, Green Team & DPW!

Learn effective stormwater management with Dr. Chris Obropta from Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program!

Details:
📅 February 4, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Fair Haven Community Center

RSVP is optional!

02/02/2026

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

Our tidelands are held in trust for the public and the NESE project violates that trust. Speak up, protect our waters, and defend marine life.

Attend the Tidelands Council Meeting: February 4th, 10:00 AM, Virtual at tinyurl.com/NJTidelands

01/31/2026

🌱 In case any are interested, this educational speaker event focused on native plants, reducing air and water pollution, improving soil health, and managing stormwater. Princeton-area speaker Richard McCoy will also discuss his transition to electric leaf blowers and other sustainable practices.

Sharing here in case anyone in our community may be interested. Feel free to pass it along!

Address

49 Avenel Boulevard
Long Branch, NJ
07740

Telephone

+17328720111

Website

https://cleanoceanaction.org/rally-the-waterways/rally-for-the-two-rivers

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