Island beach and NJ State Park updates

[fishinmission78]

Island Beach State Park will be open for fishing access 24 hours per day and to the inlet jetty effective May 17th at 630 am. Vehicles can not be driven south of the fence placed just north of the inlet jetty. For further information please contact the park office at 732-793-0506.

[fishinmission78]

Just read about this, island beach access will be limited from A23 south to the inlet. Could take as long as 9 months. How the hell could it take 9 months to fill in some sand?

Please send this note to your representatives ASAP.

Here is a link to find your Assemblymen and Senators

http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/legsearch.asp

Please send this (or your own version of it)
A mention that this issue could cost them your vote in the next election would be a nice touch.


RE: S2600/A3892 - Shore Protection Projects Funding
Dear ______
The bill mentioned above proposes a "prioritization" system which has, in our experience, never been effective in securing the needed public access. I am asking that the Legislature require public access. If public access is not created, or enhanced (such as providing needed parking or restrooms), no Shore Protection Funds should be spent.
Sincerely,
Name
Address
Phone number

Thanks for that finchaser. I c&p your letter and sent it to reps for district 9 which is seaside park.
This is the link for the reps e-mail If you live somewhere else like north of seaside park you could send it to district 10 but I believe dist 9 would be the best way to get heard.
Please send a letter if you can about access and ibsp access. This is lame. We are going to have nowhere left to fish.The link below should take you to their e-mail addresses so its easy to send.

http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/SelectRep.asp

District Representatives

Senator Connors, Christopher J.
Assemblywoman Gove, DiAnne C.
Assemblyman Rumpf, Brian E.

RE: S2600/A3892 - Shore Protection Projects Funding
Dear ______
The bill mentioned above proposes a "prioritization" system which has, in our experience, never been effective in securing the needed public access. I am asking that the Legislature require public access. If public access is not created, or enhanced (such as providing needed parking or restrooms), no Shore Protection Funds should be spent.
Also the Army Corps of Engineers is slated to fulfill beach replenishment at Island Beach State Park. This project allegedly will take 9 months. This will negatively impact tourism and revenue for the state and should be shortened if possible. thank you.
Sincerely,
Name
Address
Phone number

[basshunter]

Sent thanks for making it easy. This sucks!

[clamchucker]

I emailed them as well. Thank you finchaser and fishing mission. The official press release-

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract to repair the Superstorm Sandy-damaged north jetty of Barnegat Inlet, state officials announced Monday.

According to the state Department of Environmental Protection, the contract was awarded to Agate Construction Company of Clermont, Cape May County, for $7.6 million to repair approximately 740 feet of the jetty on the north side of the inlet that was battered by Sandy.

The project is expected to begin later this month and be completed by the fall, state officials said.

The storm caused the displacement of stone along the 740 feet being repaired.
The repair work will involve rebuilding the cross-section of the jetty using existing capstone, supplemented with additional capstone, corestone, slushed concrete and stone-filled mattresses.

"This project will bring much-needed stabilization of the jetty at Island Beach State Park, and should be the final piece of the post-storm restoration of our state park, which the Christie Administration has been fully committed to since Superstorm Sandy," DEP Commissioner Martin said in a statement. "This is part of the overall coastal repair and restoration effort along the entire New Jersey coast being done by the Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the DEP, that will result in a more resilient state shoreline."

The north jetty is a popular fishing location for local anglers, who often catch blackfish and striped bass from the rocks. The repair project will mean the jetty, and the beach just to its north, will be closed for the duration of the project, though all access points for four wheel drive vehicles will remain open.

"While we recognize the jetty is a popular fishing destination, it is imperative that the jetty area be closed to all go park-goers for their own safety during this project," said Mark Texel, State Park Director for the DEP. "Ultimately, we will have a stronger jetty that will best serve Barnegat Inlet and the south end of our park, and jetty fishing can resume."

The Barnegat Inlet north jetty was first constructed in 1940 and raised in elevation in 1974, the DEP said. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredged the inlet and several of the smaller channels surrounding it last July in order to ensure safe navigation.

[fishinmission78]

The latest from app.com


Berkeley calling for stonger dunes at Island Beach State Park




Feb. 26, 2014 |
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An aerial of Island Beach State Park in April shows where sand collected into sand bars just offshore following superstorm Sandy. / Press File Photo


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Berkeley officials are calling for stronger dunes to be built at Island Beach State Park. / Press File Photo

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Island Beach State Park is an undeveloped barrier island and represents the largest natural dune system in New Jersey. State Department of Environmental Protection officials report the dunes at the park fared well during superstorm Sandy.
Last fall, the state DEP started an estimated $50,000 effort to repair and refortify the dune system from Two Bit Road to the northern property boundary, or about 1,000 feet, to address a wash over during the storm.


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BERKELEY — If the state and federal governments want to protect homeowners and infrastructure against future storms, they might need to reconsider their plans.

That’s why Berkeley officials feel Island Beach State Park should be part of the Army Corps of Engineers’ beach replenishment plan on Ocean County’s northern barrier island.

Or if they won’t extend the dune, the township’s Waterways Advisory Commission suggests the state install a steel sheathing wall to bolster the state park’s existing dunes, like in Mantoloking and Brick.
To read more stories about shore protection since superstorm Sandy, see Beach Replenishment.

Township officials worry the dune system at the state park is not strong enough to protect the properties behind it against a future storm.
“It’s not only a public safety issue. We lost millions in ratables because homes were damaged,” Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato Jr. said, explaining Sandy wiped out $40 million in taxable property in the township’s hardest-hit spots — Bayville, Pelican Island and South Seaside Park.
The Army Corps of Engineers plans to build an 18- to 22-foot dune and widen the beach to 200 feet along the roughly 14-mile coastline from the Manasquan Inlet to the southern end of South Seaside Park.

It was estimated at one point to cost $86 million, though Stephen Rochette, a corps spokesman, said that amount could rise pending an ongoing review.
The Army Corps did a several-year study of infrastructure, storm models and potential damage of the project area. Officials found there wasn’t enough potential storm damage at Island Beach State Park to justify the cost of including it in the project, Rochette said.

“It’s a simple matter of economics,” he said. “It would not be a cost-effective use, which is the whole purpose and justification for these projects.”
Berkeley passed two resolutions — one last summer about the same time as Lacey and another in January — urging the state and Army Corps to reconsider the state park’s part in the project. The Central Regional School District in Bayville backed the township with its own resolution in February.
The township commission’s study found four breaches at the state park during Sandy.

“The Island Beach State Park dune system to this day remains compromised,” William McGrath, commission chairman, said in the study. “This would allow the next superstorm to do even more damage than superstorm Sandy. That, combined with the fact (that) sea level (could) rise of up to 1 foot in the next 50 years, makes it more imperative to strengthen the existing dune system.”

Bob Considine, spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Protection, said they are reviewing the documents from Berkeley, but there have been multiple, community-based efforts to replenish the state park’s dunes since Sandy

[Monty]

I would hate them to start pumping sand at Island beach.

It looks like a good beach to fish?
Bunch of points, bars....looks like nice open beach structure to me....
Am I missing something?

The latest from app.com

If the state and federal governments want to protect homeowners and infrastructure against future storms, they might need to reconsider their plans.

That’s why Berkeley officials feel Island Beach State Park should be part of the Army Corps of Engineers’ beach replenishment plan on Ocean County’s northern barrier island.

Or if they won’t extend the dune, the township’s Waterways Advisory Commission suggests the state install a steel sheathing wall to bolster the state park’s existing dunes, like in Mantoloking and Brick.
To read more stories about shore protection since superstorm Sandy, see Beach Replenishment.

Township officials worry the dune system at the state park is not strong enough to protect the properties behind it against a future storm.
“It’s not only a public safety issue. We lost millions in ratables because homes were damaged,” Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato Jr. said, explaining Sandy wiped out $40 million in taxable property in the township’s hardest-hit spots — Bayville, Pelican Island and South Seaside Park.
The Army Corps of Engineers plans to build an 18- to 22-foot dune and widen the beach to 200 feet along the roughly 14-mile coastline from the Manasquan Inlet to the southern end of South Seaside Park.

It was estimated at one point to cost $86 million, though Stephen Rochette, a corps spokesman, said that amount could rise pending an ongoing review.
The Army Corps did a several-year study of infrastructure, storm models and potential damage of the project area. Officials found there wasn’t enough potential storm damage at Island Beach State Park to justify the cost of including it in the project, Rochette said.

“It’s a simple matter of economics,” he said. “It would not be a cost-effective use, which is the whole purpose and justification for these projects.”
Berkeley passed two resolutions — one last summer about the same time as Lacey and another in January — urging the state and Army Corps to reconsider the state park’s part in the project. The Central Regional School District in Bayville backed the township with its own resolution in February.
The township commission’s study found four breaches at the state park during Sandy.

“The Island Beach State Park dune system to this day remains compromised,” William McGrath, commission chairman, said in the study. “This would allow the next superstorm to do even more damage than superstorm Sandy. That, combined with the fact (that) sea level (could) rise of up to 1 foot in the next 50 years, makes it more imperative to strengthen the existing dune system.”

Bob Considine, spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Protection, said they are reviewing the documents from Berkeley, but there have been multiple, community-based efforts to replenish the state park’s dunes since Sandy

[fishinmission78]

North jetty is open, guys.

Mobile sportfishing permit holders may access the Barnegat Inlet jetty beginning this afternoon, according to a release from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/d...social-inbound

[clamchucker]

I received this in my email:
"Fisherman’s Walkway, a surf fishing access point at Island Beach State Park that was completely destroyed by Superstorm Sandy, has been fully restored and is now reopened, NJDEP Commissioner Bob Martin announced today.

Approximately 1,000 feet of wooden walkway has been constructed from Parking Area 7, providing fishing access for persons with disabilities and other anglers on foot who prefer more mobility in transporting their fishing equipment from the parking area to the ocean."

[lostatsea]

didn't see it posted here but I read they will again have the 2 smaller fish limit in effect at island beach in case anyone is interested.

[clamchucker]

NJBBA sponsored clean up this weekend.
Hope to see some of you younger folks out there.
"She has been good to us ... It's time to giveback
New Jersey Beach Buggy and Friends of Island Beach are teaming up together for a beach cleanup. The past storm has left plenty of debris on the beach. This is short notice but hopefully we can get plenty of volunteers and open 4X4 pickups on this Saturday and Sunday. If you can volunteer, either day or both, we will be meeting at the first bathing area parking lot at 8:00am. Dress warm, bring work gloves and a 5 gallon bucket for smaller debris ."

[fishinmission78]

Thanks for the heads up. I should be there with my bucket.

[clamchucker]

Fyi there is a partial closure for 4wd access.
http://lavallette-seaside.shorebeat....-4wd-vehicles/

[ledhead36]

I am so glad that the places I fish there are no plovers. End of story.

[seamonkey]

Remember what happened in Hatteras, gents.

[jigfreak]

you can't fix stupid.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...VG1FGQiM3XOj7w

[lostatsea]

heads up, the park's website says that they might be opening it up to traffic again on August 6th.

[lostatsea]

you can't fix stupid.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...VG1FGQiM3XOj7w

That photog guy is a turd ball. I hope he gets fined to the max.

[fishinmission78]

I agree. Eric Wang of cherry hill you suck.

[clamchucker]

heads up, the park's website says that they might be opening it up to traffic again on August 6th.

They changed that day to the eighth. Let's hope they stick to it.

"Yesterday, we were told that the lower portion of IBSP that has been closed to vehicles due to nesting Piping Plovers, is scheduled to reopen at 7AM on Monday, August 8th."

[clamchucker]

Island Beach Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle & Parking Advisory:

On Friday, 11/18/16,mobile sport fishing vehicle access through the bathing areas to A-7 will be closed for military exercises. Gillikins access will be open, but you may not drive through the bathing areas. A-7 south to the jetty will be open. Additionally, parking areas 18 and 20 will be closed. Normal operations will resume by Saturday, 11/19/16.