Community Initiatives
Building a Connected Bay Community
The Barnegat Bay community is a diverse group of individuals, organizations, and businesses that all share a common goal: to protect and preserve the Bay for future generations.
From local residents and volunteers to scientists and policymakers, every member of this community plays a vital role in ensuring the health and sustainability of the Bay's unique ecosystems. Together, we work to foster a deeper connection to the environment and promote stewardship across the region.
Initiatives
Our community thrives through a variety of initiatives that promote the stewardship and protection of Barnegat Bay. Each program is designed to engage and educate, providing meaningful ways for individuals to make a lasting impact. Learn about the key efforts that help preserve the Bay and how you can contribute:
Barnegat Bay Blitz
Be part of the area’s largest cleanup effort. Each year, volunteers unite to remove debris from shorelines and waterways, improving the Bay’s water quality and ecosystems.
Barnegat Bay Master Naturalists
Dive deeper into local ecosystems as a Master Naturalist. Gain the knowledge and skills to become a dedicated steward of the Bay and advocate for its conservation.
Paddle for the Edge
Experience Barnegat Bay’s beauty while raising awareness about its importance. Join paddling events to connect with nature and learn how to protect its unique waters.
More Than One Use
Reduce single-use plastics by switching to reusables and help keep the Bay free from harmful pollution. Small changes can make a big impact on protecting local wildlife and habitats.
More Than One Use
Reduce single-use plastics by switching to reusables and help keep the Bay free from harmful…
Paddle for the Edge
Experience Barnegat Bay’s beauty while raising awareness about its importance. Join paddling events to connect…
Barnegat Bay Master Naturalists
Dive deeper into local ecosystems as a Master Naturalist. Gain the knowledge and skills to…
Barnegat Bay Blitz
Be part of the area’s largest cleanup effort. Each year, volunteers unite to remove debris…
Become the BBP's Next Citizen Representative
The BBP is recruiting a Citizen Representative as well as 1-3 individuals to serve as Alternates to the Citizen Representative. Alternates will work independently and collaboratively with the Citizen Representative to assist with advocacy and outreach. Alternates also serve in the place of the current Citizen Representative when he/she/they are absent.
The Citizen Representative and Alternates can be self-nominated or nominated by another party. They should possess a strong commitment to the Barnegat Bay and its watershed, strong intrapersonal skills, integrity, and a willingness to work with the community at large as a liaison to the Barnegat Bay Partnership.
Learn More & Nominate Here
Make Your Yard Jersey-Friendly
Join the hundreds of residents within the Barnegat Bay Watershed and throughout the state of New Jersey who have become Jersey-Friendly yard certified! By transforming even a small portion of your landscaping to include native plants, you are helping to reduce stormwater runoff and contributing to healthier waterways.
Learn MoreWhy Your Help Matters
Barnegat Bay’s marsh edges are dynamic, ever-changing habitats where land and water meet. Influenced by storms, boat wakes, and species like mussels and plants, these shorelines grow and erode, shaping the bay’s ecosystem.
The BBP survey tracks key shoreline features and biotic indicators, such as recreational use, shellfish growth, water quality, erosion, and plant and animal diversity. This data helps monitor shoreline health, predict environmental changes, and identify areas for restoration.
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Help us safeguard these vital ecosystems and their role in our community.
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