New Jersey A2780 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to dredge waterways for lagoon communities, appropriating $6,000,000.

New Jersey A2780 requires the Department of Environmental Protection to take over the dredging of waterways that provide boat access to lagoon communities. The bill mandates the establishment of a list of these communities and a dredging schedule within one year of enactment. Dredging must be completed within two years. Additionally, the bill allocates $5,000,000 for the initial dredging and $1,000,000 for a maintenance dredging schedule. The act aims to ensure the economic and environmental health of coastal areas by maintaining navigable waterways.

New Jersey A2780 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to dredge waterways for lagoon communities, appropriating $6,000,000.

New Jersey A2780 requires the Department of Environmental Protection to take over the dredging of waterways that provide boat access to lagoon communities. The bill mandates the establishment of a list of these communities and a dredging schedule within one year of enactment. Dredging must be completed within two years. Additionally, the bill allocates $5,000,000 for the initial dredging and $1,000,000 for a maintenance dredging schedule. The act aims to ensure the economic and environmental health of coastal areas by maintaining navigable waterways.