Paddle for the Edge Community Science
Collect data to help protect and restore the shorelines of the Barnegat Bay
Join Today!Be a part of the 10th anniversary of the program by collecting data in 2025! This year, the program is expanding to include both Barnegat Bay and Little Egg Harbor and volunteers can collect data any time from June 28 through August 31st.
Why Get Involved?
REGISTER HERETogether, the Barnergat Bay and Little Egg Harbor estuaries span miles of the shoreline of New Jersey. By crowd sourcing our data efforts, we collectively can gather significantly more data than just the BBP team can on their own. Each contributing paddler brings data to the team that helps with future management decisions.
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Contact Sammie for HelpWhat We Do with the Data
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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