Bill
Bill > A1567
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill appropriates $10 million in capital construction funds from the General Fund to the Department of Environmental Protection to dredge the Black Creek and Wreck Pond, which are located in Spring Lake Heights, Spring Lake and Sea Girt, Monmouth County. During heavy rainfalls, significant pollution from these bodies of water drain into the ocean, causing beach closures in Spring Lake. This project should serve to mitigate this problem and prevent future beach closures.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $10 million from the General Fund, which is the state's main operating budget, to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for capital construction projects specifically for dredging Black Creek and Wreck Pond. Dredging is the process of removing sediment and debris from the bottom of a body of water. These waterways are located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and are prone to pollution runoff from heavy rain, which has led to beach closures in Spring Lake. The purpose of this appropriation is to address this pollution issue and prevent future closures by improving the water quality of these bodies of water.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1567 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1567_I1.HTM |
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