Jersey Shore Partnership (Organization)
Dates
- Existence: 1991
Biography
Mission Statement
The Jersey Shore Partnership is a non-profit advocate of initiatives that are unique and important to the Jersey Shore coastal communities with an emphasis on shore protection and beach replenishment. The Partnership takes an active role in New Jersey’s economy including tourism, coastal resources, vital infrastructure, education and emergency preparedness.
History of Successful Advocacy
The Jersey Shore Partnership stands as the state’s leading advocate and champion of beach replenishment and restoration to protect our coastline — a natural treasure, a major contributor to the state’s tourism industry, and a favorite destination for fun and relaxation.
The Jersey Shore Partnership was created as a result of the 1991 devastating Halloween storm with the mission to guarantee that state and federal funding would be available to protect New Jersey’s 127 miles of coastal shoreline from the damages that storms can inflict. The Partnership is dedicated to raising the awareness of state and federal officials and the public to the need for safeguarding the shoreline through beach restoration and other shore protection methods.
The Partnership’s first successful advocacy effort resulted in the enactment of an annual $15 million beach protection fund, the first such legislation to be passed in the nation. A few years later, that amount was increased to $25 million, where it stands today. This funding commitment, matched by federal dollars, has enabled the state to safeguard its shoreline through beach restoration, re-nourishment and ongoing maintenance management since the early 90’s.
With the help of its many supporters in the Legislature, Congress, local communities and the general public, the Jersey Shore Partnership will continue its efforts to preserve the Shore Protection Fund as a dedicated source of funding to protect our beaches and coastal infrastructures as we work toward better solutions to mitigating storm damage.
Source: jerseyshorepartnership.com/about-jersey-shore-partnership