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

01/29/2026

Join the Fair Haven Environmental Commission, Green Team & DPW!

Learn how stormwater and green infrastructure affect our community, and how we can all play a role in managing stormwater to improve our water quality. 🌿

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

RSVP is optional!

01/13/2026

🌱 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!

08/08/2025

Shellfish Classification Suspension Update shared by NJDEP:

"The Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring (BMWM) classifies shellfish growing waters to ensure water quality is suitable for the harvest of shellfish to protect the public from health risks associated with the consumption of raw shellfish. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:12-1.4(b), eleven locations (listed below) are hereby suspended to shellfish harvest in order to protect the public health from the risk posed by the consumption of shellfish that may have been subjected to pollution or other conditions that may render the shellfish dangerous to health. The suspensions remain in effect until the waters return to their current classification (based on additional monitoring) or formal rulemaking to change the classification.

Raritan Bay (945 acres)
Navesink River (10.7 acres)
Crabtown Creek (4.0 acres)
Kettle Creek (172.2 Acres)
Normandy Beach (163.8 Acres)
Barnegat Bay (121.8 acres)
Mullica River (1876 acres)
Absecon Bay (894 acres)
Absecon Creek (25.1 acres)
Great Egg Harbor Bay (8.3 acres)
Holmes Cove (87.9 acres)

In addition, two previously issued suspensions are being lifted. On March 2, 2023, the BMWM suspended harvest of shellfish from the Approved waters of Little Egg Harbor-Channel Cove to Mud Cove (175.2 acres) and the Restricted waters of Double Creek (52.7 acres) pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:12-1.4(b). Through water quality monitoring, the BMWM determined that these areas now meet the standards for the previous classifications in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:12-1.3. The previous suspension is hereby rescinded, and the affected waters are returned to their prior classification.

There are no commercial shellfish leases in any of these areas.

Please see https://dep.nj.gov/wms/bmw/news/."

08/06/2025

Interested in hearing our latest water quality update for the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers? Join us next Monday!

Use the RSVP link below to register to attend.

Rally for the Two Rivers- August Public Meeting

📅When: Monday, August 11, 2025

⌚️Event time: 5:30 to 7pm

📍Where: 49 Avenel Blvd, Long Branch, NJ 07740

RTR will be hosting a public meeting on August 11th from 5:30 to 7pm at Clean Ocean Action’s office to share water quality updates from throughout the watershed including speakers from NJDEP’s Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring, COA’s Water Quality Research Director, and Monmouth County Health Department.

Register to attend here: https://forms.gle/mhcNekDdGBQnwqr9A

08/05/2025

🌊 Join the Movement, Get the Recognition
When businesses participate in Savor the Shore, you’ll receive:
✔️ Social media shout-outs
✔️ Posters, postcards & coasters
✔️ A custom plaque (Levels 2 & 3)
✔️ A tax-deductible receipt

Your support doesn’t go unnoticed - it goes viral 💙
See link in bio or go to CleanOceanAction.org/shore for more info!

08/05/2025

🦌NJDEP’s Fish and Wildlife division is seeking to collect citizen reports on deer sightings to investigate potential disease outbreaks. Please review the full directions of the survey before filling out a report.

📷It is encouraged that citizens share photos and videos with their submissions.

Access the survey through this link:

Deer Disease Reporting Form

08/05/2025

📢Attention all Monmouth County High School Students!

🌿Interested in becoming an environmental advocate? Appy by Oct 1st to Clean Ocean Action's S.E.A.L program to learn more about how you can protect your environment and waterways!