Higbee Beach Project Rebuilds Vital Habitat in Cape May County

Issue #182

November 30, 2024

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 🏖 Higbee Beach Project Rebuilds Vital Habitat in Cape May County

 ☀ Cape May Nature Center Welcomes New Director Emily Reed

 💰 $1MGrant Boosts Avalon’s Sustainable Marina Revamp

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👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

 November 30

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Higbee Beach Project Rebuilds Vital Habitat in Cape May County

 The Cape May Higbee Beach Wildlife Restoration Project is making significant strides after six months of work. Led by NJDEP, the project aims to restore degraded wetlands, transitioning the area into a thriving freshwater marsh. Key efforts include blocking saltwater intrusion, rebuilding terrain, and preparing habitats for wildlife. While the site remains closed to the public until December 2026 to ensure the restoration’s success, the project promises enduring ecological and educational benefits for future generations.

Cape May Nature Center Welcomes New Director Emily Reed

 The Nature Center of Cape May, a key institution for conservation and education at Cape May Harbor, transitions leadership from longtime Director Gretchen Whitman to Emily Reed. Under Whitman, the center grew into a vibrant community resource, and Reed aims to build on this legacy with a vision of inspiring environmental stewardship through immersive programs. Located at 1600 Delaware Avenue, the center continues its mission to protect and celebrate nature.

$1M Grant Boosts Avalon’s Sustainable Marina Revamp

 Avalon Borough has received a $1 million grant to construct a 750-foot living shoreline at Bay Park Marina, as part of a larger sustainability and flood mitigation project. The funding is part of a broader $139 million initiative by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and NOAA to support nature-based coastal management solutions across 31 states. Avalon’s grant is one of four awarded in New Jersey and requires matching funds from the borough to fully utilize the grant. Avalon’s project is one of four grants awarded in New Jersey and aims to inspire similar efforts in the region.

Answer to the November 29th Trivia Question

Cape May, New Jersey, is famous for its historical significance and unique attractions. Which of the following statements about Cape May is true?

A) Cape May was originally named Cape Island until 1869.

B) The Cape May Lighthouse was built in 1892.

C) Cape May diamonds are actual diamonds found on the beaches.

D) The Harriet Tubman Museum opened to the public in 2015.

Answer: A) Cape May was originally named Cape Island until 1869.

Cape May, initially called Cape Island, was renamed in 1869. It has a rich history, including being one of the oldest seaside resorts in the United States, renowned for its Victorian architecture and significant historical landmarks

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