Mission
Statement
The Jersey Shore Partnership is an advocate of
initiatives that are unique
and important to the Jersey
Shore coastal communities
with an emphasis on shore
protection and beach
replenishment.
The Partnership takes
an active role in New
Jersey’s economy including
tourism, coastal resources,
vital infrastructure,
education and emergency
preparedness.
15 Years of Successful
Advocacy
The Jersey Shore Partnership stands as
the state’s leading advocate
and champion of beach
replenishment and
restoration to protect our
coastline --- a natural
treasure, a major
contributor to the state’s
tourism industry, and a
favorite destination for fun
and relaxation.
The Jersey Shore Partnership was
created as a result of the
1991devastating Halloween
storm with the mission to
guarantee that state and
federal funding would be
available to protect New
Jersey’s
127 miles of coastal
shoreline from the damages
that storms can inflict.
The Partnership is
dedicated
to raising the
awareness of state and
federal officials and the
public to the need for
safeguarding the shoreline
through beach restoration
and other shore protection
methods.
Great strides have been made in the 15
years that the
not-for-profit, nonpartisan
organization has been in
existence.
The Partnership’s
first successful advocacy
effort resulted in the
enactment of an annual $15
million beach protection
fund, the first such
legislation to be passed in
the nation.
A few years later,
that amount was increased to
$25 million, where it stands
today.
This funding
commitment, matched by
federal dollars, has enabled
the state to safeguard its
shoreline through beach
restoration, re-nourishment
and ongoing maintenance
management.
Through the advocacy efforts of The
Partnership and the support
and commitment of our state
and congressional leaders,
New Jersey’s beach
communities are better
prepared for an impending
severe storm.
More than 40 million
cubic yards of sand have
been pumped onto the beaches
preventing serious flooding
of roadways, businesses,
boardwalks and homes.
In addition,
year-round monitoring allows
beach communities to address
erosion problems that could
lead to disruption of
ecosystems and the
infrastructure.
With the help of its many supporters
in the Legislature, Congress
and among the general
public, The Jersey Shore
Partnership will continue
its efforts to protect and
promote the unique interests
of the shore area.
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