"Emergency" Legislation introduced last Thursday...

[voyager35]

I am not a surf guy but I am empathetic to the plight. If you get federal money for a beach it should belong to everyone. That does not seem to happen in NJ. I think it was better when all access decisions went through the DEP. It seems it's finally shifting back to that.

[njdiver]

NJ Public Access Rules Stakeholder Committee Co-Chairs appointed:

NJ Senate Environment and Energy Committee 1/25/16

Stakeholder Committee on Beach Access (Public Access to tidelands) Co-Chairs:

Tim Dillingham, Executive Director, American Littoral Society

NY/NJ Bay Keepers

Mike Egenton, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce

Sara Bluhm, Vice President for Energy and Environment, New Jersey Business and Industry Association

[buckethead]

That is great news. I have met Tim and he is one of the most well spoken guys on beach access and what sand replenishing does to the environment. The above looks like a good solid committee that will being in viewpoints that are valid and meaningful. Please keep us posted of any developments. Would love to go to an open meeting if there is one.

[njdiver]

First "Stakeholder Committee" meeting tentatively scheduled for February 9th in Trenton, I will post more details as I get them.

[storminsteve]

Thanks man.

[njdiver]

From Mr. Michael Egenton, Co-Chair, Public Access Stakeholders Committee:

"Our first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9 at BIA headquarters (10 West Lafayette St, Trenton, NJ 08608) starting at 10:15 am.

If you (or a designee) are interested in participating in this process, please reach out and email Judith Horowitz from the Office of Legislative Services at JHorowitz@njleg.

I would ask that you send her your full contact information and who you will be representing.

In preparation for that initial meeting, please be prepared to discuss your top 3 issues/priorities."