Assessment of a Shallow
Ground-Water-Quality Indicator
This report, prepared by Christine Weiben of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the BBNEP, is an assessment of one of the indicators presented in the BBNEP Monitoring Program Plan. The BBNEP
2005 State of the Bay Technical Report includes an assessment of six of these indicators. The USGS prepared this assessment of the ground-water quality indicator for inclusion in a future BBNEP State of the Bay Technical Report.

Automatic Data Loggers
BBNEP and Rutgers Marine Sciences Program now have real-time sensors in the waters off Seaside Park and Tuckerton tracking temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, and chlorophyll. Click here.

Barnegat Bay-Little Egg Harbor Estuary:  Ecosystem Condition and Recommendations
In this report completed in April 2007, Dr. Michael Kennish of the Rutgers University Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences summarizes information on the condition of the estuarine ecosystem and proposes recommendations for biotic studies in the coastal bays of New Jersey.  The report focuses on the serious impacts that eutrophication poses to the estuary's ecosystem, as well as the immediate need for a reduction of nitrogen loading to the Barnegat Bay-Little Egg Harbor estuarine system.  Available in PDF format.

Barnegat Bay Resources at CRSSA
This website focuses on the Grant F. Walton Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis continuation of its long-term commitment applying geo-spatial technology for coastal zone ecological analysis and management in the Barnegat Bay region.  This web site was established by CRSSA to highlight its efforts and provide information focused on the effects of habitat loss and alteration in the region for researchers, coastal managers, educators and the general public.

Brown Tide Monitoring in New Jersey Website
The primary purpose of this website is to facilitate the distribution of the spatial extent of brown tide blooms in as near real time as possible for coastal outreach.

CCMP Action Item Tracking System
The CCMP Action Item Tracking System lists all action items found in the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan with a description of the progress to date.  Available in PDF format.

Characterization Report
This report contains important scientific and technical information pertaining to various aspects of watershed resources, water quality, water supply, habitat, competing uses and environmental stressors.  The Characterization Report provides, in large part, the scientific basis for CCMP Action Plans.

Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP)
The CCMP is intended to address all uses affecting the restoration and maintenance of the chemical, physical,and biological integrity of the estuary. The plans include recommended actions on a full range of issues, such as habitat protection, polluted runoff controls, stormwater pollution, resource management, protection of ground and surface water supplies and land-use planning. The challenges will, in some cases, take decades to accomplish.  Available in PDF format.

Demographic Investigation of SAV in Barnegat Bay
Rutgers University researchers, Dr. Michael Kennish, Scott Haag and Greg Sakowicz have undertaken a study titled, “Demographic Investigation of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) in Barnegat Bay with Assessment of Potential Impacts of Benthic Macroalgae and Brown Tides” to determine:  (1) the demographic characteristics and habitat change of SAV in Barnegat Bay over an annual growing period; (2) the species composition, relative abundance, and potential impacts of benthic macroalgae associated with the SAV; and (3) the occurrence and density of brown tides at the study sites together with possible shading effects on the SAV beds.  The study is a high priority initiative because it relates directly to several Action Items from the BBNEP Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP), targets key indicators of water quality (SAV) for the BBNEP, and fills an array of critically important data gaps for the Program.

Impact of Soil Disturbance During Construction on Bulk Density and Infiltration in Ocean County, New Jersey
A study was conducted of undisturbed and disturbed urban soils in Ocean County, New Jersey, to investigate the impact on soil infiltration rates due to modification and compaction during construction operations, to examine if the effects are significant enough to alter the Hydrologic Soil Group (HSG) classification or Runoff Curve Number, and to provide additional guidance in the use of TR-55 for the design of structural stormwater management practices.

Monitoring Plan
The Monitoring Program Plan is a comprehensive blueprint for monitoring activities in the Barnegat Bay/Little Egg Harbor estuary and watershed that relate to the mission of the Barnegat Bay Estuary Program. The document describes plans for critical activities that will track progress and achievement of the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) objectives and guide decisions on land acquisition, resource restoration, and research programs that contribute to these objectives.  Available in PDF format.

NJDEP 2000-2004 Brown Tide Assessment Project
A number of reports and publications (including annual NJDEP project reports) were previously prepared that included analyses, interpretations, and conclusions based on data collected during the years 2000-2003. The current Research Project Summary (see link) summarizes the analysis of the data collected during the entire five-year period of the study (2000-2004), as presented in the Final Project Report for the study (see Related Reports).

New Jersey Statewide Water Supply Plan (August 1996)                                                                           As of January 2008, this is the most current statewide water supply plan.  The NJDEP is expected to release the updated version for public comment in 2008.  Information on the Toms River and Metedeconk sub-watersheds can be found on pages 76 through 79 of this plan. 

State of the Bay Technical Report
The creation of the 2005 State of the Bay Report was the collaborative work of many partnering organizations and committed individuals. The indicators adopted by the Barnegat Bay National Estuary Program (BBNEP), six of which are presented in this report, were selected by the BBNEP Science and Technical Advisory Committee.  Available in PDF format.

Sub-aqueous Vegetation Sediment Classification System and Mapping Study
The Sub-aqueous Vegetation (SAV) Sediment Classification System and Mapping Study for the Barnegat Bay (SCMS), prepared by The Ocean County Soil Conservation District in Cooperation with the USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service is a study to determine if a relationship exists between bottom sediment and SAV. It is hoped that any such possible correlation may help explain the causes of the lost of SAV beds that has occurred during the past forty years and suggest actions to restore SAV prior levels.  Available in PDF format.

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