S.1530

Requires DEP to assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1530 requires the Department of Environmental Protection to dredge waterways for lagoon communities and appropriates $6,000,000.

New Jersey S1530 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to take responsibility for dredging waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities, whether designated as navigational channels or not. The bill allocates $5,000,000 for initial dredging and $1,000,000 for establishing a maintenance dredging schedule. The Department must create a list of lagoon communities and waterways, and complete the initial dredging within two years. The bill aims to ensure the economic and environmental health of coastal areas by maintaining navigable waterways for boat access.

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Environment and Energy Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee