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ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTS

 

The following projects, the responsibility of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, seek to reduce flooding in New Jersey communities and to support safe and effective navigation in our waterways. The amount requested reflects the amount that the Corps of Engineers have the capability of using on each project within the fiscal year. Projects are listed in alphabetical order.

These projects are in the North Jersey area, under the jurisdiction of the New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

 

Bulkhead and Shoreline Protection
City of Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy, NJ

Funding will be used to install steel bulkheads to protect 100 feet of Raritan River shoreline on the Perth Amboy waterfront.

Requested: $650,000

 

Rehabilitation of the Branch Brook Park Watercourse
Essex County, New Jersey

This funding will be used to rehabilitate water infrastructure including lake and brook restoration. Restoration will benefit the regional ecosystem by improving water quality in the watercourse and the Passaic Watershed.

Requested: $1,000,000

 

Restoration of Toney's Brook at Watsessing Park
Essex County, New Jersey

This funding will be used to restore Toney's Brook, which runs through the southern portion of Watsessing Park, the fourth largest park in the Essex County system. Over the years the park has been subject to much flooding due to the deterioration of Toney's Brook. The brook will be dredged and the storage dam rebuilt to increase flood storage.

Requested: $1,000,000

 

Hackensack Meadowlands, New Jersey

This project provides technical engineering, design and related support to the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission in the areas of environmental restoration and flood damage reduction to reduce the potential for damage and financial loss associated with flooding. The requested funds will be used to initiate design to rehabilitate non-functional tide gates in the upper regions of Berry's Creek.

Requested: $300,000

 

Hudson Raritan Estuary - Hackensack Meadowlands

Much of the wetland area in the Meadowlands is degraded and contamination from extensive landfills in the area is common. The requested funds will be used to complete the feasibility phase of this ecosystem restoration project which will help to enhance water quality as well as fish and wildlife habitat.

Requested:$233,000

 

Hudson Raritan Estuary, Liberty State Park

The Hudson-Raritan Estuary, Liberty State Park (LSP) project area is 234 acres of undeveloped semi-degraded parkland within a fenced area of LSP. In the absence of Federal action, it is anticipated that the area ecosystem will remain in a degraded condition. Restoration will include reintroduction of tidal wetlands habitat, protection and enhancement of freshwater wetlands, which will help to restore the natural habitat providing cleaner water and reducing sediment contamination.

Requested: $21,000,000

 

Hudson Raritan Estuary-Lower Passaic River Restoration Feasibility Study

The HRE-Lower Passaic River Restoration Project is a multi-agency study to develop a comprehensive watershed-based plan for the remediation and restoration of the Lower Passaic River Basin. A comprehensive watershed-based plan for the remediation and restoration of the Lower Passaic River basin will benefit all area residents by providing clean water and soil.

Requested: $200,000

 

Hudson-Raritan Estuary, NY & NJ

The requested funds will be used to continue the feasibility study, including the draft Comprehensive Restoration Plan (CRP), and the evaluation of the restoration opportunities that are outlined in the CRP. The CRP will serve as the master plan, consensus vision and strategy for future ecosystem restoration in the Harbor. In addition, the study will seek to advance environmental efforts to be commensurate with NY-NJ Harbor navigation improvements.

Requested: $1,000,000

 

Inspection of Completed Works, NJ

The requested funds will be used to provide for the continued inspection of projects in the State of New Jersey to insure the highest level of protection afforded by these projects.

Requested: $120,000

 

Jackson Brook, Morris County, New Jersey

The Jackson Brook watershed is a 4.7 square mile area that covers parts of four municipalities - the Township of Randolph, the Township of Mine Hill, the Borough of Wharton and the Town of Dover. Severe flooding and erosion have occurred to the homes and property in the area. Funding will be used to help prevent further flooding and damages to homes and businesses.

Requested: $1,000,000

 

Joseph G. Minish Historic Waterfront Park, Newark, NJ

The requested funding will be used to continue the bulkhead construction and riverbank stabilization. This will help reduce the potential for damage and financial loss associated with flooding.

Requested: $9,000,000

 

Lower Saddle River, New Jersey

Flooding occurs in the lower Saddle River basin area along the Saddle River and Sprout Brook in the municipalities of Garfield, Wallington, South Hackensack, Lodi, Saddle Brook, Rochelle Park, Paramus, and Fair Lawn, New Jersey. The area has experienced several significant flooding events including severe damage from the April 2007 storm. This project would reduce the damage from floods by modifying several channels.

Requested: $400,000

 

Millstone River Basin Flood Reduction/Ecosystem
Borough of Manville
Manville, NJ

This funding will be used for the continuation of a study for a flood control project. Manville has experienced significant flooding in recent years and the creation of an effective flood control project will help to mitigate future risk and damage.

Requested: $1,000,000

 

Mill Brook, Highland Park, NJ

Mill Brook is a small tributary of the Raritan River at Highland Park. The study area is bounded by River Road on the southwest, Raritan Avenue on the southeast, Suttons Lane on the northeast, and an Amtrak embankment on the northwest. A persistent flooding problem exists along Mill Brook with approximately 200 structures subject to chronic flooding. Funding will help to prevent further flooding and damages to homes and businesses

Requested: $350,000

 

New York and New Jersey Channels, Arthur Kill Reach, NJ

The requested funds will be used to continue to remove the most critical shoals in Arthur Kill near oil refinery and terminals. The Channels support over 111 million tons of bulk cargo, including 190 million barrels of petroleum products reported, valued at $12 billion. Failure to dredge critical channel segments in a timely manner could create unsafe navigation conditions and increased transportation costs.

Requested:$10,000,000

 

New York Harbor, NY & NJ, Drift Collection

The project consists of locating, collecting, removing and disposing of up to 530,000 cubic feet of drift and floatables per year, which equates to 225 forty-foot highway tractor-trailers. The requested funds will be used to continue drift collection operations in New York & New Jersey Harbor providing for the safe navigation of vessels transiting the harbor.

Requested: $9,200,000

 

New York Harbor, NY&NJ (Prevention of Obstructive Deposits)

The requested funding will be used to continue to provide vessel-based surveillance of the waters of the New York and New Jersey Harbor-Estuary, as well as to conduct enforcement against those who pollute the waterways or create unacceptable hazards to safe commercial and recreational navigation.

Requested: $1,295,000

 

NY & NJ Harbor Deepening

The New York/New Jersey seaport is the largest container port on the East Coast with a general cargo value of approximately $166 billion. Funding will be used for ongoing dredging activities to allow for the safe navigation of large vessels vital to the local, regional and national economy.

Requested: $107,000,000

 

Newark Bay, Hackensack, and Passaic Rivers, New Jersey

The requested funding will be used to dredge shoals in the Newark Bay Federal Navigation Channels. This maintenance dredging allows for the safe transport of almost 30 million tons of bulk cargo.

Requested: $10,200,000

 

Passaic River Flood Management (Floodway Buyout), NJ

The project involves the voluntary acquisition of approximately 800 frequently flooded homes in the Passaic River Floodway. Funds would be used to prepare additional properties for voluntary buyouts.

Requested: $500,000

 

Passaic River Flood Warning System, NJ

The Passaic Flood Warning System (PFWS) provides first responders immediate access to flood data and a communications network capable of receiving instantaneous watches/warnings from various agencies. Maintenance will be performed on the system to ensure reliable data reception and transmission throughout the PFWS, protecting residents and homes in 132 communities in New Jersey.

Requested: $600,000

 

Passaic River Main Stem, New Jersey

Since 1900, at least 26 lives have been lost in floods and the total loses are over $4.5 billion dollars. In addition to the flood damages that occur in over thirty-five municipalities in the basin, environmental damage from flooding has also occurred. Significant interruption to businesses and transportation has also resulted in hardship in the basin and region after each flood event.

The project consists of several elements including an underground diversion tunnel, levees and floodwalls, and the acquisition of natural flood storage areas.

Requested: $250,000

 

Passaic River, Harrison, NJ

The project involves the construction of features for flood protection along the Passaic River in the Town of Harrison, New Jersey. The authorized plan for flood damage reduction includes a total of 7,450 linear feet of levee and floodwall with 8 closure structures. Funds will be used to complete the pre-construction engineering and design phase.

Requested: $160,000

 

Peckman River and Tributaries, New Jersey

The Basin experiences frequent flooding from intense thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Funding will be used to complete a study to review alternatives to reduce flood damage to area residents and businesses.

Requested: $629,000

 

Poplar Brook, Deal and Ocean, New Jersey

Poplar Brook originates at the western boundary of Ocean Township and flows through the Borough of Deal into the Atlantic Ocean. A recurring flooding problem exists along Poplar Brook as a result of restrictive flow characteristics owing to insufficient cross-sectional areas of the channel and several inadequately sized culverts. The specific opportunities identified for this study are to reduce the flood hazards; to maintain the fish and wildlife resources of the existing stream and to ensure the integrity of the water quality of the stream in the study area.

Requested: $4,250,000

 

Project Condition Surveys, NJ

This project consists of performing hydrographic surveys of completed and federally maintained New Jersey State Federal Navigation Projects within the boundaries of the New York District.

Monitoring the condition of commercial channels in the Port of NY & NJ and communicating the condition to port channel users is critical for the safety and efficient operation of the Port.

Requested: $1,953,000

 

Rahway River Basin, NJ

Flooding within the Rahway River Basin had caused damage to houses, businesses, municipal facilities and public infrastructure. Portions of the Rahway River Basin have also suffered environmental degradation and opportunities exist for restoration. The requested funds will be used to support a study to determine the alternatives to mitigate flood damage.

Requested: $500,000

 

Ramapo River, Oakland, NJ

Storms have damaged the newly constructed flood mitigation structures including a channel modification and flood control gates. These funds would be used to repair the damaged areas.

Requested: $900,000

 

Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay, Highlands, NJ

Approximately 880 residential and commercial structures are subject to severe flooding and many roadways are flooded during severe storm events, cutting off access to large portions of Highlands. These funds would be used to complete the study of the area including a screening of alternatives to relieve this flooding and the formation of a plan.

Requested: $407,000

 

Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay, Leonardo, New Jersey

The requested funds will be used for the pre-construction, engineering and design phase of this effort to reduce flood damage to homes and businesses in the Leonardo area.

Requested: $100,000

 

Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay, Port Monmouth, New Jersey

This project involves the construction of approximately 7,070 feet of levees, 3,585 feet of floodwalls, 2,640 feet of dune, a storm- tide gate, and periodic beach nourishment on a 10-year cycle. The requested funds will be used to initiate and complete the beachfill contract, providing flood control and protection reducing the potential for damage and financial loss associated with flooding.

Requested: $3,000,000

 

Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay, Union Beach, NJ

Low-lying residential and commercial structures in the area experience flooding caused by coastal storm inundation. This problem has progressively worsened in recent years due to loss of protective beaches and increased urbanization in the area with structures susceptible to flooding from rainfall and coastal storm surges, erosion and wave attack, combined with restrictions to channel flow in the tidal creeks. Funds will be used to design and implement a storm damage reduction project designed to assist the residents and businesses in the Union Beach area.

Requested: $250,000

 

Raritan River Basin, Green Brook Sub-basin, New Jersey

The requested funds will be used to initiate construction of flood damage reduction features such as levees and bridge raisings in Middlesex Boro and Green Brook. This project provides flood control and protection reducing the potential for damage and financial loss associated with flooding.

Requested: $10,000,000

 

Raritan River to Arthur Kill Cutoff

The requested funds will be used for maintenance dredging of the area which will maintain the authorized project dimensions, thereby assuring safe and economical use of the Raritan River to Arthur Kill Cut-Off Channel by shipping interests.

Requested: $2,900,000

 

Raritan River, New Jersey

The requested funds will be used to continue maintenance dredging of the remaining shoals on the Raritan River, providing safe, reliable, efficient, effective and environmentally sustainable transportation systems for movement of commerce, national security needs, and recreation.

Requested: $225,000

 

Sandy Hook Bay at Leonardo, New Jersey

The requested funds will be used to maintenance dredge critical shoals. Failure to dredge adversely affects State-run marina operations by decreasing accessibility from the harbor to the Lower Bay of NY. Maintenance dredging could reduce risk to the public and restore channel to authorized depth in more critical locations.

Requested: $5,000,000

 

Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet, New Jersey

The requested funds will be used for the beach renourishment of Northern Long Branch and Monmouth Beach. This project will provide flood and storm protection to the homes, businesses and infrastructure in the area.

Requested: $250,000

 

Shoal Harbor and Compton Creek, NJ

The requested funds will be used to continue engineering and design work for future maintenance of critical shoals in the harbor and creek. Maintenance of shoals in the harbor and creek allow for the safe passage of approximately 700,000 ferry passengers who use the ferry services annually.

Requested: $250,000

 

Shark River, Monmouth County, NJ

The requested funds will be used for maintenance dredging of the ocean bar shoal in the inlet reach and the spot shoal in the inlet reach. The dredging provides safe navigation in the channel, which contains fishing fleet, and various marine businesses.

Requested: $13,000,000

 

Shark River Marina Bulkheading
Neptune, NJ

This funding will be used to replace existing timber bulkhead of approximately 1400 linear feet with a composite material, repair/replace storm drains and install Tideflex valve or equal device along the bulkhead. This will help to increase water quality.

Requested: $1,000,000

 

Shrewsbury River, Monmouth County, NJ

The requested funds will be used for the removal of shoals on the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Maintenance dredging would reduce the risk to the public and restore the channel to authorized depth at various locations.

Requested: $250,000

 

South River, Raritan River Basin, Middlesex County, NJ

The South River is tidally controlled from its mouth upstream to Duhernal Lake Dam and the area is prone to severe flooding from hurricanes and other storms. Funding would be used to implement a plan designed to protect the area from hurricane and storm damage.

Requested: $400,000

 

Stony Brook, Millstone River Basin, NJ

Frequent flooding occurs along the Millstone River and Stony Brook low-lying and relative flat floodplain. The requested funds will be used to continue a study to seek solutions to the flooding that includes data gathering and analyses, screening of alternatives, plan formulation and environmental scoping efforts.

Requested: $500,000

 

Elizabeth River Environmental Clean-Up and Critical Repairs
Township of Irvington
Irvington, NJ

This funding will be used to clear the river flume of vegetative and other debris to provide a clean, flowing channelization of the river through Irvington and prevent backflow. Emergency/critical repairs will be made to areas of channel walls that may pose a danger to the public.

Requested: $150,000

 

Manalapan Brook Watershed, Middlesex County, New Jersey
South Central Middlesex County Flood Control Commission
New Brunswick, NJ

As a result of the devastating storm which occurred in July 2005, the residents of East Brunswick, Helmetta, Jamesburg, Monroe, Old Bridge, South River and Spotswood suffered millions of dollars in damages and more than 700 families had to be evacuated from their homes. The South Central Middlesex County Flood Control Commission was created to find regional solutions to alleviate this problem. This funding would be used for the Army Corps of Engineers to prepare a report that would identify potential flood damage reduction efforts and within the project area.

Requested: $500,000

 

Below are projects, listed alphabetically, that are in the South Jersey area under the jurisdiction of the Philadelphia District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:

Absecon Inlet

The requested funds will be used to perform maintenance dredging of Clam Creek and to monitor the project. This funding would provide safe, reliable, efficient, effective and environmentally sustainable waterborne transportation systems for movement of commerce, national security needs, and recreation.

Requested: $400,000

 

Assunpink Creek, Hamilton Twp, NJ

The requested funds will be used to investigate flooding problems along the Assunpink Creek in Hamilton Township. This will help to determine the reason for the flooding and possible alternatives to prevent the damage and financial loss associated with flooding.

Requested: $200,000

 

Barnegat Inlet to Little Egg Inlet (Long Beach Island), NJ

The requested funds will be used to continue initial beach nourishment in Long Beach Township and Beach Haven and to repair damage caused by the November 2009 nor'easter. This project provides protection to the homes, businesses and infrastructure in the area.

Requested: $26,125,000

 

Barnegat Inlet, NJ

The project is located on the Atlantic coast of New Jersey about 33 miles north of Atlantic City. The requested funds will be used to perform maintenance dredging of the Inlet and Oyster Creek. This project provides safe, reliable, efficient, effective and environmentally sustainable waterborne transportation systems for movement of commerce, national security needs, and recreation.

Requested: $700,000

 

Brigantine Inlet to Great Egg Harbor Inlet (Absecon Island)

The requested funds will be used to repair damages caused by the November 2009 nor'easter and to complete periodic beach nourishment and initial construction of the Atlantic City bulkhead. This project will provide protection to the homes, businesses and infrastructure in the area.

Requested: $21,000,000

 

Brigantine Inlet to Great Egg Harbor Inlet (Brigantine Island)

The requested funds will be used for flood and coastal storm damage reduction along Brigantine Island, utilizing sand from an offshore borrow source. The project will consist of berm and dune restoration along approximately 1.8 miles of coastline fronting the northern third of the city. This requested includes funds to repair the area from the damages incurred by the November 2009 nor'easter.

Requested: $6,180,000

 

Cape May Inlet to Lower Township

The requested funds will be used to repair damage caused by the November 2009 nor'easter and for periodic beach nourishment. These efforts provide flood and coastal storm damage reduction to the local communities and to the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center.

Requested: $10,300,000

 

Cold Spring (Cape May) Inlet, NJ

Cold Spring Inlet connects the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway with the Atlantic Ocean at Cape May, NJ. The requested funds will be used to perform maintenance dredging of the Inlet, Cape May Harbor and repair seawall and east jetty to ensure the integrity of the channel and adjacent structures.

Requested: $2,260,000

 

Delaware Bay Coastline, DE & NJ Oakwood Beach, NJ

The requested funds will be used to initiate berm construction and beachfill to provide flood and coastal storm damage protection at Oakwood Beach in Salem County.

Requested: $250,000

 

Delaware Bay Coastline, DE & NJ Reeds Beach and Pierces Point, NJ

The requested funds will be used to complete initial construction of a berm to provide protection to the homes, businesses and infrastructure. It will also provide aquatic ecosystem restoration and protection to improve the overall environmental quality within the community.

Requested: $5,000,000

 

Delaware Bay Coastline, DE & NJ Villas and Vicinity

The project area is located within Middle and Lower Townships, Cape May County along the Delaware Bay Coastline in New Jersey. The requested funds will be used to complete initial construction of a berm to provide protection to the homes, businesses and infrastructure. It will also provide aquatic ecosystem restoration and protection to improve the overall environmental quality within the community.

Requested: $7,800,000

 

Delaware Estuary Regional Sediment Management

The goals of this project are to develop a long-term sustainable Regional Sediment Management Plan (RSMP) and to compile U.S. Army Corps of Engineers data to populate the New Jersey Department of Transportation's Dredged Material Management System (DMMS) GIS database and dredged material marketplace. This helps to provide safe, reliable, efficient, effective and environmentally sustainable waterborne transportation systems for movement of commerce, national security needs, and recreation.

Requested: $200,000

 

Delaware River Comprehensive, NJ

The Delaware River Basin has experienced considerable degradation over the years due to urbanization and industrialization and there have been many significant flooding events. This project seeks to continue working with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to determine solutions to the flooding.

Requested: $400,000 ($290 in PB and $296 last year)

 

Delaware River Estuary Environmental Restoration

The requested funds will be used to start a reconnaissance study to identify and provide a preliminary evaluation of environmental and habitat restoration opportunities in the Delaware Estuary as well as watershed management opportunities and ecosystem improvements in the Delaware River and Bay. This will provide aquatic ecosystem restoration and protection to improve the overall water and environmental quality in the area.

Requested: $150,000

 

Delaware River, Philadelphia to the Sea, NJ and DE

The requested funds will be used for the annual maintenance dredging which provides safe, reliable, efficient, effective and environmentally sustainable navigation.

Requested: $23,115,000

 

Delaware River, Philadelphia to Trenton, NJ and PA

The requested funds will be used for the annual maintenance dredging which provides safe, reliable, efficient, effective and environmentally sustainable navigation.

Requested: $11,115,000

 

Great Egg Harbor and Peck Beach (Ocean City), NJ

The last beach nourishment cycle was completed in March 2010 and this requested funding will be used to monitor the project and make any necessary repairs to ensure area homes, businesses and infrastructure remains protected.

Requested: $500,000

 

Great Egg Harbor Inlet to Townsends Inlet, NJ

The requested funds will be used for the construction of a berm and for beachfill in Ocean City, Upper Township, and Sea Isle City, New Jersey. This will provide protection to area homes, businesses and infrastructure.

Requested: $20,000,000

 

Habitat Productivity Restoration of Delaware Bay, DE & NJ

The requested funds will be used to initiate a study to expand upon the ongoing and successful efforts to create habitat resources for the native oyster population in the Delaware Bay. Efforts will include direct shell planting, transplanting oysters, and monitoring. This will help to support the oyster industry in New Jersey.

Requested: $2,000,000

 

Hereford Inlet to Cape May Inlet, NJ

The requested funds will be used to complete a study and technical review of possible solutions to address problems in the area that include: erosion in North Wildwood; low, flat beaches at Wildwood and Wildwood Crest that expose property to damages; and cogged storm water outfalls due to excessive beach width.

Requested: $450,000

 

Lower Cape May Meadows, Cape May Point, NJ

The requested funds will be used for the completion of the 2nd beach nourishment cycle and to repair the damage caused by the November 2009 nor'easter. This project provides flood and storm damage reduction to area homes, businesses, and infrastructure.

Requested: $13,920,000

 

Manasquan Inlet to Barnegat Inlet, NJ

The requested funds will be used for initial construction of a berm and beachfill which will provide protection to the area homes, businesses and infrastructure.

Requested: $250,000

 

Manasquan River, Howell Township, NJ

The project consists of proposed bank stabilization along the right bank of the river parallel to Bergerville Road at a sharp curve in the river. The bank is experiencing severe erosion at the toe, creating a vertical scarp of fifteen to twenty feet from the base of the slope. If erosion is allowed to continue, the roadway will be further undercut and failure of the road will result.

Requested: $500,000

 

Manasquan River, NJ

Manasquan River connects the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway with the Atlantic Ocean. The requested funds will be used to perform maintenance dredging of the entrance channel and to monitor the jetty. This will help to provide safe, reliable, efficient, effective navigation.

Requested: $555,000

 

Mason Point Dike Wetlands Restoration, Alloways Creek, NJ

The feasibility study will evaluate alternatives to replacing a failed salt hay farm dike at a State Wildlife Management Area and restoring wetlands by improving tidal flushing and habitat restoration while protecting local roads, residences and a National Historic Landmark site.

Requested: $150,000

 

Maurice River Watershed, NJ

The requested funds will be used for a reconnaissance study of the Maurice River Watershed to investigate solutions to reverse the severe shoreline erosion and wetland loss that is a threat to commercial navigation. The study will investigate the possibility of implementing solutions for the purpose of ecosystem restoration, habitat development, flood damage reduction, and navigational improvements.

Requested: $150,000

 

Mordecai Island Coastal Wetlands Restoration

Continued erosion of the island threatens an abundant diversity of natural wildlife habitats that provide breeding, foraging, nesting and resting areas for many species of migratory birds, including some that are on the state list of threatened and endangered species. A wooden breakwater will be built approximately 150 feet offshore of the island to reduce wave impact.

Requested: $1,500,000

 

Musconetcong River Dam Removals, Bloomsbury, NJ

The requested funds will be used to investigate the removal of five dams to restore the river to its natural condition and provide migratory fish passage in this Wild and Scenic designated river to valuable spawning and foraging grounds. The aquatic ecosystem restoration and protection will improve the overall environmental quality of the region.

Requested: $200,000

 

New Jersey Alternative Long-Term Nourishment Study

This feasibility study is evaluating methods to manage New Jersey's coastal projects on a regional basis to ensure maximum benefits are achieved from the Federal investment and reduce long-term periodic nourishment costs. The study includes: development of a regional sediment budget and an improved understanding of regional coastal processes; implementation of an efficient regional monitoring program; and development of a comprehensive beach, inlet, and borrow area management strategy.

Requested: $300,000

 

New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway, NJ

The New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway navigation project extends 117 miles from the Manasquan River to Delaware Bay and is used by commercial as well as recreational vessels. This navigation project provides for a channel 12 feet deep and generally 100 feet wide from the Atlantic Ocean at Manasquan Inlet through Point Pleasant Canal to Delaware Bay above Cape May Point. The project also provides jetties for the protection of the Delaware Bay entrance of the canal. The requested funds will be used to perform maintenance dredging.

Requested: $3,800,000

 

New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway, Dredged Hole 35 Restoration, NJ

The requested funds will be used to fill an existing dredged hole in the south end of Ocean City. This will restore aquatic vegetation and fisheries habitat.

Requested: $200,000

 

Pennsville, Salem County, NJ

The requested funds will be used to complete a study to investigate flooding problems in the vicinity of the existing pumping facility and from Salem Creek in low-lying areas on the east side of the Township. Structural and non-structural alternatives will be evaluated.

Requested: $2,00,000

 

Pine Mount Creek/Mill Creek Habitat Restoration, Cumberland County, NJ

This project restores a dike and creates a wildlife management area along the Cohansey River at the mouth of Pine Mount Creek and Mill Creek.

Requested: $200,000

 

Pond Creek Salt Marsh Restoration Project, Cape May County, NJ

The goal of the proposed project is to restore Pond Creek to its natural state which is an estuarine intertidal emergent marsh with native species such as salt meadow cordgrass (Spartina). Funds will be used to complete design and initiate and complete construction of a new channel and water control structure. This will improve the environmental conditions within the community.

Requested: $1,531,000

 

Restoration of Peter Creek Lake, Oaklyn, NJ

The requested funds will be used to study the feasibility of dredging the lake, restoring tidal influence and enhancing freshwater wetlands and open water areas.

Requested: $150,000

 

Salem River, NJ

The waterway extends from Salem westerly 3 miles and then into the Delaware River about 45 miles south of Philadelphia. The current project is to provide periodic maintenance dredging of an entrance channel from the Delaware River to the fixed highway bridge (Route 49) in Salem, New Jersey. This will help to provide safe, reliable, efficient, effective and environmentally sustainable waterborne transportation systems for commerce and other needs.

Requested: $2,310,000

 

Seaside Park, Ocean County, NJ

The area is subject to erosion of the bayside beaches, which contributes to the larger problem of tidal flooding of streets and residences. The requested funds will be used for a study to determine effective and efficient solutions to the flooding.

Requested: $100,000

 

Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet, NJ

The recommended plan for flood and coastal storm damage reduction includes 4.3 miles of beachfill with a berm width of 150-feet and a dune crest with periodic nourishment at 3 year intervals. This will also include 2.2 miles of seawall construction along the Townsends Inlet frontage of Avalon and the Hereford Inlet frontage of North Wildwood.

Requested: $19,000,000

 

Trenton Marine Terminal, Trenton, NJ

Bank erosion and wave action threaten a municipal sewage treatment outfall structure and City Park infrastructure at the Trenton Marine Terminal along the Delaware River front in Trenton. The requested funding will be used to study the area and develop solutions.

Requested: $100,000

 

Stream Stabilization along Shabakunk Creek

Township of Lawrence
Lawrence, NJ

This project would provide for analysis and development of plans to stabilize stream banks on a tributary to Shabakunk Creek. The township seeks to minimize sediment erosion upstream of the lake and protect property and structures adjacent to the stream banks on a tributary to the Shabakunk Creek.

Requested: $150,000

 

The projects listed below in alphabetical order by requesting organization will help to reduce New Jersey's energy consumption, save taxpayer dollars and create jobs.

 

Energy Efficiency Projects

 

Atlantic Health Energy Efficiency Initiative - Power Cogeneration
Atlantic Health
Morristown, NJ

This funding will be used to help Atlantic Health purchase and install a power cogeneration system at Overlook Hospital. The Cogeneration system utilizes clean natural gas and biodiesel generators for electricity, which reduces energy consumption and will save the hospital money on utility costs.

Requested: $2,000,000

 

Energy Effectiveness in Historic Theater

Bergen Performing Arts Center
Englewood, NJ

The funding for this project will be used to help reduce energy consumption through energy efficient renovations. This includes installing efficient lighting systems throughout the theatre and improving insulation for more cost-effective climate control.

Requested: $500,000

 

Energy Conservation through Installation of Solar Panels for Bernardsville Public Library Roof

Borough of Bernardsville
Bernardsville, NJ

This funding will be used for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the Bernardsville Public Library, which will minimize the current use of electricity. The solar panel installation would save the borough money and would support the use of clean renewable energy.

Requested: $816,500

 

Flemington Main Street Green and Solar Roof Demonstration

Borough of Flemington
Flemington, NJ

This funding will be used to replace roofing systems on Flemington Borough facilities in order to install a photovoltaic system and vegetative roofs that will decrease borough utility costs and mitigate pollution from traditional energy sources. This project will make Flemington's Main Street a center for renewable energy technology and advance New Jersey's green energy economy.

Requested: $675,000

 

Geothermal Project at the Public Safety Building

Borough of Waldwick
Waldwick, NJ

The funding will be used to install geothermal heat pumps at the public safety building. Geothermal heat pumps use heat from the earth for climate control in facilities and offer significant cost savings while providing a clean source of energy.

Requested: $375,000

 

West Long Police Building Solar Energy

Borough of West Long Branch
West Long Branch, NJ

The funds will be used for the purchase and installation of solar panels on the recently constructed police station. This will help to reduce energy and save taxpayer dollars.

Requested: $350,000

 

Solar Energy System

Burlington Township Fire Department
Burlington Township, NJ

This funding would be used for the design and installation of a solar panel system to be placed on the township's fire station/Emergency Operations Center. This will help to reduce energy consumption and save taxpayer dollars.

Requested: $500,000

 

Solar Panels for Community Center

City of Brigantine
Brigantine, NJ

The funding will be used for the purchase of solar panels to be placed on the roof of the City's Community Center. This project will increase energy efficiency and save money for the City of Brigantine.

Requested: $500,000

 

Municipal Energy Savings Initiative

City of Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy, NJ

Funding will also be used to install energy saving features to the City's water system and reservoirs. This will help to improve energy efficiency and decrease costs associated with its water system.

Requested: $350,000

 

Vineland Center City Lighting Renovation Project

City of Vineland
Vineland, NJ

To achieve greater energy efficiency and reduce mercury from the City's current waste stream, the City of Vineland seeks to convert approximately 500 street light fixtures in Center City Vineland with energy efficient LED Lighting.

Requested: $500,000

 

South Jersey Cancer Center Energy Efficiency Initiative

Cooper Health
Camden, NJ

This funding will be used for construction of the "green" roof, which will include solar panels for power generation, natural vegetation plantings for improved climate control and subsurface roof tanks to allow for water reuse and reduced storm water runoff. These additions will result in more efficient energy use by the hospital and help reduce fossil fuel consumption.

Requested: $1,200,000

 

Passaic County Renewable Energy Initiative

County of Passaic
Passaic, NJ

The County of Passaic is forming a renewable energy program through which local government units including municipalities, boards of education and independent authorities in Passaic County will be able to receive financing, expertise and oversight for the development of renewable energy projects, starting with roof or parking canopy-based photovoltaic panels. The requested funds will be used to provide financial modeling for potential users, identify eligible projects, and architectural evaluation. By taking advantage of this program, governmental entities will see reduced energy costs which will have a direct beneficial impact on taxpayers and will create a more environmentally sensitive community in to which to live, work and raise a family.

Requested: $250,000

 

Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions

Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC)
West Trenton, NJ

The funding will support the current expense budgets of the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) & Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) as required by the congressionally approved compacts creating these commissions with federal membership, and in accordance with Water Resources Development Act 2007. This funding will enable the commissions to implement important water resource management projects and activities in the national interest. Funds provided by this request will augment all other funds received by these commissions to meet their general expense costs for FY2011.

Requested: $2,365,000

 

Building Capacity for Interdisciplinary Faculty Research and Undergraduate Research Training in the Sciences

Drew University
Madison, NJ

This funding will be used to convert 4 labs into 2 state-of-the-art research labs for faculty and undergraduates conducting research in the areas of earth/atmospheric science and molecular biology/biochemistry. The new labs will more than double the number of undergraduates able to participate in advanced, hands-on research in these areas.

Requested: $1,150,000

 

Energy Efficient Expansion of Breast Cancer Center

Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
Borough of Englewood, NJ

This funding would be used to purchase green roofing materials and energy efficiency upgrades needed to complete a 30,000 square foot, single floor expansion of the Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Breast Cancer Center. This will help to reduce energy consumption and save money.

Requested: $1,100,000

 

Waterfront South Revitalization Project - Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency

Heart of Camden, Inc.
Camden, NJ

Funding will be used to purchase and install a solar electric system on the community center. This will help save energy, reduce the use of fossil fuels and serve as an example for other low-income neighborhood redevelopment projects while providing a healthy, safe haven for local youth.

Requested: $300,000

 

Alternative Energy Components of Emergency Operations Center

County of Hudson

The County will install alternative energy components such as a solar array, windmill, and a green planted roof to filter rain water. The Emergency Operations Center building has been designed to achieve a Silver LEED Certification with the incorporation of various energy efficient features.

Requested: $1,000,000

 

Going Green

Maryville, Inc.
Williamstown, NJ

This funding will be used to construct solar panels at Maryville's rehabilitation and treatment facility. This will provide Maryville with the opportunity to decrease operating costs and increase energy efficiency.

Requested: $211,869

 

Energy Conservation Project

Morris Museum
Morristown, NJ

This funding will be used to make system upgrades and operating modifications that will reduce energy consumption.

Requested: $605,000

 

Newark Museum Alternative Energy Enhancement Program

Newark Museum
Newark, NJ

The requested funding will help the museum implement alternative energy enhancement upgrades. The alternative energy enhancements will also serve as an educational tool that will help youths in the community learn about energy efficient development and building.

Requested: $1,500,000

 

North Bergen Board of Education-School Lighting Upgrades

North Bergen Board of Education
North Bergen, NJ

The funds will be used to install energy efficient lighting throughout the facilities which will decrease utility costs and energy consumption.

Requested: $840,480

 

Operation Smile International Family Study at the Coriell Institute

Operation Smile/Coriell Institute

Camden, NJ

In partnership with the Coriell Institute, funding will be used to understand why some children and their families have a high risk of developing oral clefts. The Coriell Institute will perform the research on genetic samples and serve as the central database for this research effort.

Requested: $2,031,000

 

Passaic Valley Water Commission Hydro Electric Turbine

Passaic Valley Water Commission
Clifton, NJ

The Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) is requesting funding for repairs to its hydro-electric generators. These renovations will help PVWC produce energy using the energy efficient hydro-electric generators at the Little Falls Water Treatment Plant located in Totowa.

Requested: $360,000

 

Princeton Community Renewable Energy Project

Princeton Township

Princeton, NJ

The requested funding would be used for the design and installation of a photovoltaic solar system that will provide a renewable energy source meeting most of the electrical energy needs to operate the Princeton Township Municipal Building.

Requested: $1,000,000

 

Energy Efficient Roof Replacement

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

The requested funding will be used to install an Energy Smart protected membrane roof system that will reduce the building's heating and cooling energy requirements by at least 15%. The roof replacement is part of an overall environmentally sound plan to upgrade a 40 year old four-story structure that is the most heavily used building on campus.

Requested: $400,000

 

Rowan University Algae-Based Renewable Fuel Initiative

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

The requested funding will be used to enhance both academic and commercial understanding and development of best practices in algae-based renewable fuel production. Rowan will be working on a public/private partnership with Garden State Ethanol, which is establishing a renewable fuel plant in Woodbine, NJ, to address several science and engineering aspects of the mass production process to produce ethanol and biodiesel from algae on a year-round basis.

Requested: $1,000,000

 

Livingston Campus Geothermal Energy System
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ

As Rutgers develops the Livingston Campus into a center for business and professional education, it is committed to using sustainable energy sources throughout the project. Livingston is already home to a seven acre solar energy facility which is the largest system on any single college campus in the U.S. This funding will be used to create one of the largest geothermal fields in a university setting in the world by installing ground source heat pumps that will provide power to the Livingston Campus.

Requested: $2,500,000

 

Vegetated Roofing Systems
Shore Memorial Hospital
Somers Point, NJ

The funding will be used to install a vegetated roofing system that will cover a large portion of the roof with plant material. This type of green roof provides cleaner air, reduces temperatures and provides better insulation at the roof's surface which helps to reduce energy consumption, and will substantially reduce the amount of rain entering the community's storm water system.

Requested: $500,000

 

Sparta Infrastructure
Sparta Township
Sparta, NJ

This funding will be used to continue Sparta Township's alternative energy process. The Township has started the alternate energy process by installing solar panels on the municipal building and this funding would help to install alternative energy technology at other municipal sites.

Requested: $1,000,000

 

St. Peter's College Urban Sustainability Demonstration Project
St. Peter's College
Jersey City, NJ

This funding will be used to renovate a College house to create model urban sustainable redevelopment; create an urban sustainability learning resource center with community partnerships; and acquire state-of-the-art "green" technology for environmental studies. These funds will help to showcase possibilities for renovating aged urban structures that meet LEED Existing Construction standards, incorporate Energy Star solutions and maximize energy efficiency.

Requested: $1,677,000

 

Sustainable Technology Components for Watershed Environmental Center
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association
Pennington, NJ

Funding will be used to incorporate sustainable technology components into a new Environmental Center. The renewable energy technologies will include: geothermal heating and cooling, wastewater treatment through a constructed wetlands system, advanced photovoltaic technology, green roof, diurnal duct passive ventilation system, rain gardens, solar hot water, natural daylighting and pervious paving materials. The building will be a demonstration site to educate the public about green technologies that can be employed by area residences or businesses.

Requested: $1,677,000

 

Renewable Energy Solar Farm
Township of Brick
Brick, NJ

This project will re-utilize a landfill as a renewable energy solar farm as part of an EPA Closure and Redevelopment Plan. The funding will be used to cap the landfill, purchase solar panels and redevelop the site as a solar farm. This project will benefit residents of the Township through the redevelopment of a former landfill site as a revenue generating solar farm. Further, this site will potentially serve the Northern Ocean County and Southern Monmouth County area of approximately 1,000,000 residents. This site redevelopment will potentially create one hundred fifty temporary jobs and thirty full-time jobs.

Requested: $650,000

 

Installation of Solar Panels on Town Hall / Police Department Building
Township of Livingston
Livingston, NJ

This funding would be used to fund the purchase and installation of solar panels on the roof sections of the Town Hall/Police Department Building. This project will help reduce dependency on electricity, improve the Township's carbon footprint and save money.

Requested: $865,346

 

Livingston Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) Co-generation
Township of Livingston
Livingston, NJ

This funding will be used for the installation of equipment needed to convert digester gas (methane) into electrical power. The conversion of methane gas to electrical power will reduce power demand from the wastewater treatment plant, utilize a no-cost source of fuel, and reduce green house gas emissions. Additionally, any excess electrical power can supplement the area's power grid.

Requested: $900,000

 

Water Tower Mounted Wind Turbine
Township of Manchester
Manchester, NJ

This funding will be used to design, purchase and install a wind turbine on Manchester's existing water tower. This will help to reduce energy usage, save money and will help to educate the residents and students on the importance of renewable energy.

Requested: $350,000

 

Solar Canopy-Middletown Train Station
Township of Middletown
Middletown, NJ

This funding will be used for developing a solar canopy system for the Middletown Train Station which currently has a large paved parking lot. There is the potential for a solar array of up to 2-3 acres, which would ultimately produce as much as 1 megawatt of energy that can be used for onsite and nearby energy consumption.

Requested: $835,000

 

Energy Efficient Renovations for New Court
Township of North Bergen
North Bergen, NJ

This funding will be used for energy efficient improvements and renovations to the property currently being converted into municipal courtrooms. Renovations will include heating, cooling, lighting, ADA improvement, doors and windows. All renovations will be in keeping with the latest energy efficient standards that support the NJ Energy Master Plan.

Requested: $850,000

 

Department of Public Works Solar Roof
Township of South Orange Village
South Orange, NJ

Funding will be used to purchase and install solar panels on the roof of the Department of Public Works facility. This will help to reduce energy usage which also reduces costs for the taxpayers.

Requested: $220,000

 

Village Hall Geothermal
Township of South Orange Village
South Orange, NJ

This funding will be used to purchase and install a geothermal heating and cooling system. This system will reduce greenhouse gas emissions while at the same time reducing energy costs for the town and saving taxpayers' money.

Requested: $410,000

 

Township of Verona Solar Initiative
Township of Verona
Verona, NJ

The requested funding will be used for the installation of a 100Kw Solar Energy System at the Township of Verona Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Verona High School. The solar energy produced will offset the cost of the purchase of a portion of the energy from the local utility company and will be used as a model for educating the students on the importance of alternate energy resources.

Requested: $935,000

 

Green RetroFit Program
YMCA Camp Ockanickon
Medford, NJ

The requested funds will be used for green retrofitting of the camp's facilities to allow the camp to become an energy sustainable facility. This will help YMCA Camp Ockanickon to be environmentally responsible and provide a healthier environment for the children they serve year-round.

Requested: $500,000