U.S. Representative Frank A. LoBiondo has secured $13 million in federal funding for local beach replenishment and construction projects in New Jersey's 2nd District, including $6 million for beach renourishment in Ocean City's north end and $1.8 million for beach renourishment in Atlantic City. The federal dollars were secured in the FY 2010 Energy-Water Appropriations bill which was approved by Congress and will be sent to the President in the coming days.

Funding is also included for ongoing projects in
Sea Isle City, Strathmere and environmental restoration at The Lower Cape May Meadows project.