10/19/2026
Please join us for the Strathmere Living Shoreline Groundbreaking Ceremony!
Saturday, October 24 at 1:00 PM
Strathmere Bayview Ave Boat Ramp
We are excited to announce that project contracts have been awarded and construction will begin in the near future. This important environmental initiative will help protect and enhance our local wetlands, create additional habitat for fish and wildlife, and improve coastal resiliency. Healthy wetlands can absorb approximately one million gallons of floodwater per acre during coastal storm events, helping safeguard our community and natural resources.
We are honored to welcome the following special guests:
Congressman Jeff Van Drew
Upper Township Mayor Curtis T. Corson, Jr.
Upper Township Administrator James Van Zlike
William "Billy" Fisher, Commander, New Jersey State Police Woodbine Barracks
Douglas Gaffney, U.S. Ports and Coastal Resilience Practice Lead, AtkinsRéalis
Junetta Dix, ACT Engineers
Chief Riordan, Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company
The event will feature a brief 30-minute program led by our hosts:
Wayne Thomas, SFEC President
Randy Roash, SFEC Environmental Co-Chair
Rose Rhine, SFEC Environmental Co-Chair
Alice March, SFEC Environmental Committee Program Advisor
Following the remarks, guests will participate in a symbolic shovel soil toss and blue ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially mark the beginning of this transformative project.
We hope you will join us as we celebrate a significant milestone in protecting and preserving Strathmere's treasured coastal environment for future generations.