Working collaboratively to protect the Barnegat Bay Estuary Systems

The Barnegat Bay Partnership is one of 28 EPA designated National Estuary Programs established to protect and restore the water quality and ecological integrity of estuaries of national significance.

The Barnegat Bay Partnership
Discover Our Commitment

Water Quality

Safeguarding and enhancing water quality by addressing the root causes of pollution and degradation, ensuring a healthier ecosystem for all.

Water Supply

Ensuring adequate water supplies and maintaining a steady flow in the watershed for both ecological and human communities in the future.

Living Resources

Conserving and restoring critical habitats within the watershed, promoting ecosystems that sustain diverse plant and animal species.

Land Use

Securing a reliable and sustainable water supply for both human communities and the surrounding ecosystems, now and in the future.

Water Quality

Safeguarding and enhancing water quality by addressing the root causes of pollution and degradation, ensuring a healthier ecosystem for all.

Water Supply

Safeguarding and enhancing water quality by addressing the root causes of degradation, ensuring clean and healthy water systems for all.

Living Resources

Conserving and restoring critical habitats within the watershed, promoting ecosystems that sustain diverse plant and animal species.

Land Use

Securing a reliable and sustainable water supply for both human communities and the surrounding ecosystems, now and in the future.

Unifying Efforts for a Thriving Bay

The Barnegat Bay Partnership is a collaborative initiative focused on preserving and restoring the health of Barnegat Bay and its surrounding ecosystems. Our mission is to protect this critical natural resource through coordinated efforts that address the bay’s most pressing environmental challenges.

By uniting community members, scientists, and policymakers, the partnership fosters a shared commitment to safeguarding vital habitats, enhancing water quality, and promoting biodiversity. Through research, education, and hands-on projects, we empower individuals and organizations to take meaningful action.

Together, we aim to ensure that Barnegat Bay remains a vibrant, thriving resource for recreation, wildlife, and future generations.

What is the Barnegat Bay Partnership?

Shaping a Sustainable Future for Barnegat Bay

Join us in shaping a sustainable future for Barnegat Bay. Through active research, community engagement, and educational initiatives, we’re working together to protect and restore this vital ecosystem. Learn how you can make a difference and be part of the movement toward a healthier Bay.

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Address
Ocean County College,
1 College Drive,
Toms River, NJ, 08754
Phone
732-255-0400