THIS IS BIG GUYS AND GIRLS !!!!!!!!!
As you know the Jersey Shore from the tip of Sandy Hook down to IBSP has been or will be going through some kind of beach "nourishment" projects to return the beaches to pre-Sandy lengths, heights, and widths.
All of the contracts have been awarded for work from Sandy Hook down to the Manasquan Inlet. To me, that is the heart of Jersey Shore fly fishing, although I would never lessen the importance and great fishing in parts south leading to Island Beach State Park.
The Army Corp of Engineers and the State of New Jersey hasn't finalized and awarded a contract for "Jetty Country", that part of the Jersey Shore that goes from Elberon (Lake Takanasee) down to Loch Arbor (8th Ave in Asbury Park).
This area hasn't been touched in decades, and now not only do they want to touch it, they want to modify six groins and outflows while pumping 4.5 million cubic yards of sand creating a 100 foot wide beach berm above the mean low water mark.
Will Allenhurst be one of them, Roseld, Whitehall, Marine ???????
This could be the end or at least a major change to a place that has a special place in my heart, in my enjoyment, in my business, and in other people lives as well.
I am not for not protecting peoples live and property.....
Do you see any structural improvements during any of the beach replenishment currently underway???? No, it s a joke, pump the sand, get the money, get the votes, watch Mother Nature take it back.
If you are an angler or surfer or anyone who likes things as they are, speak up now or I don't want to hear from you later.
You can submit public comments here,
It doesn't have to be long winded or scientific, just say who you are, if you're against it, or not, and a quick reason why- believe me - they read them all.
Public comments on DEA and DSOC regarding this proposed work should be submitted to:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District Planning Division-Environmental Branch (ATTN: Mr. Howard Ruben) 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York 10278-0090
Public comments can also be submitted by e-mail to Project Biologist Howard.Ruben@usace.army.mil and Project Manager Jenifer.E.Thalhauser@usace.army.mil.
It doesn't have to be long winded or scientific, just say who you are, if you're against it, or not, and a quick reason why- believe me - they read them all.
NEWS RELEASE
BUILDING STRONG®
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS – NEW YORK DISTRICT 26 FEDERAL PLAZA NEW YORK, NY 10278 WWW.NAN.USACE.ARMY.MIL
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS – NEW YORK DISTRICT 26 FEDERAL PLAZA NEW YORK, NY 10278 WWW.NAN.USACE.ARMY.MIL
Contact:
Chris Gardner, 917-790-8007
Christopher.P.Gardner@usace.army.mil
For Immediate Release:
February 24, 2014
Army Corps announces availability of Draft Environmental Assessment for proposed Elberon to Loch Arbour reach of the Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet Beach Erosion Control Project
Public comment period open until March 26, 2014
NEW YORK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) and Draft Statement of Conformity (DSOC) for the Elberon to Loch Arbour reach of the Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet Beach Erosion Control Project, Section I – Sea Bright to Ocean Township and the opening of the window for the public to submit written comments regarding those documents.
With the passage of the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013, the Army Corps has been given the authority and funding to complete ongoing coastal storm damage risk management projects and studies in the Northeast, including the Elberon to Loch Arbour project, which was previously authorized as part of the larger Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet project but was not constructed. As part of the planning and implementation process for the authorized Elberon to Loch Arbour project, the New York District has updated prior engineering and design efforts, physical surveys, and environmental compliance in putting together the recently completed Draft Hurricane Sandy Limited Re-evaluation Report (HSLRR).
The DEA and DSOC, as well as the Draft HSLRR for the Elberon to Loch Arbour project and associated documents, are available on New York District’s web site at www.nan.usace.army.mil.
Public comments on DEA and DSOC regarding this proposed work should be submitted to:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District Planning Division-Environmental Branch (ATTN: Mr. Howard Ruben) 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York 10278-0090
Public comments can also be submitted by e-mail to Project Biologist Howard.Ruben@usace.army.mil and Project Manager Jenifer.E.Thalhauser@usace.army.mil.
Further instructions for submitting comments can be found in the Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment document on the District’s site. Comments received by March 26th regarding the DEA will assist in the agency’s evaluation of the project changes and will be reflected in the project record.
The Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet project is a partnership between the Army Corps and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
The proposed Elberon to Loch Arbour project calls for the placement of roughly 4.5 million cubic yards of sand to create a 100-foot-wide beach berm 12 feet above mean low water. The project also calls for the modification of six groins to allow for the movement of sediment and modifications to 16 outfalls to ensure their continued operation after the beach berm is created and to prevent their operation from negatively impacting the newly constructed beach berm.
Pending the Environmental Assessment, required reviews of the Elberon to Loch Arbour Reach Draft Hurricane Sandy Limited Re-evaluation Report and the signing of a Project Partnership Agreement with the DEP, the Corps expects to award the construction contract for the Elberon to Loch Arbour project in summer or fall of 2014.