February 11, 2010
Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center for Motivated Students
The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ will be holding an exciting week long residential summer program at the Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center for motivated students interested in exploring New Jersey's salt marsh environment. The program will be held from August 9 - 13, 2010, and is open to New Jersey students entering seventh, eighth and ninth grades in the fall of 2010.
Students will stay at the "Sedge House," which is a renovated duck-hunting lodge located in Barnegat Bay in New Jersey's only marine conservation zone. Here they will explore the Barnegat Bay ecosystem with Fish and Wildlife and Conserve Wildlife Foundation biologists using kayaks, microscopes, water-testing equipment, nets, and other scientific tools. While living a conservation lifestyle, students will gain a better understanding of current environmental issues affecting the bay, and how the choices they make can have a positive impact upon their environment.
The cost is $389 and includes all meals, equipment and instruction. Space is limited and the application process will be competitive. Applications are due by March 31.
Interested parents and students are encouraged to learn more by attending an Open House to be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 27 at the Island Beach State Park Interpretive Center in Seaside Park, NJ. This is a great opportunity to meet the instructors and ask any questions you may have.
The courtesy of an RSVP is requested to Maria Grace at 609-984-0621 or
maria.grace@conservewildlifenj.org if you will attend the Open House.
For more information about the Sedge Island Student Field Experience and how to apply visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/sedge.htm or contact Karen Leskie at 609-748-4347 or
karen.leskie@dep.state.nj.us.
Like Quail?
Want to see more of them?
Want to learn about their habitat and management programs?
COME YOU ARE INVITED!
On February 11, 2010, Woodland Plantation in cooperation with the New Jersey Audubon Society and The New Jersey Quail Project will sponsor a seminar on Quail habitat and management.
Our featured speaker will be Dr. Chris Williams, Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. Dr. Williams is a leading expert on the subject of Quail habitat, population and restoration. He conducts classes in Wildlife Population Ecology, Introduction to Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, and Wildlife Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware.
There will also be short talks by Beth Ciuzio of the New Jersey Audubon Society, Joe Matter of The New Jersey Quail Project, and Professional forester Bob Williams. They will discuss habitat projects being planned, under way and already completed. A question and answer period will follow.
As every upland hunter who has hunted "gentleman Bob" knows, the Quail situation in New Jersey is at a critical point. Populations are way down and suitable habitat is disappearing because of development and the loss of suitable habitat. Learn what you can do to turn this trend around and provide this great game bird the chance to survive and prosper in our state once again. Learn how you can make a difference!
WHEN: February 11, 2010
7:00 PM until 8:30 PM
WHERE: The Robert Meyner Reception Center at the PNC Bank Art Center
Holmdel, NJ Exit 116 on the Garden State Parkway.
COST: FREE! Reservations are required. Please call:
Robert Meyner Reception Center at the PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
(732) 264-3355.
MORE INFORMATION: Call (732) 758-9480
Deployments Slated for Garden State North and
Garden State South Reef Sites - NJDF&W
November 25, 2009
A total of 325 reef balls constructed at the Southern State Correctional Facility will be deployed on the Garden State North and Garden State South Reefs on December 3, 2009. The designed habitats, similar to small igloos in style, are constructed as part of the NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlifes Artificial Reef Program.
The goal of the Artificial Reef Program is to provide habitat for structure dependent fishes, create fishing grounds for hook and line anglers, and create attractions for scuba divers. Transportation of the reef balls from Southern State Correctional Facility to the reefs will be provided by NorthStar Sea Tow. The fabrication and transport of the reef balls to the reefs is funded through the Federal Aid In Sportfish Restoration Program.
The target date for deployment is subject to weather and sea conditions. For more information about the Artificial Reef Program, including past and planned deployments visit: www.njfishandwildlife.com/artreef.htm.
Commercial fishers who set lobster and fish pots in the locations listed below should remove their gear from the area or risk losing trawls by the deployments: Garden State North
39 37.500
74 01.900
39 37.600
74 02.000
39 37.850
74 01.950
39 37.200
74 02.300 Garden State South
39 33.700
74 06.800
39 33.500
74 06.800
39 33.600
74 06.700
39 33.725
74 07.000
Operation Game Thief