Wetlands may be present on a property, whether their presence is obvious or not.  A ditch, pond, stream, forested wetland, salt marsh along a tidal waterway, or an emergent wetland dominated by grasses and other herbaceous vegetative species are examples of some wetland types.  Various rules and regulations provide protection for wetlands. In some cases, […]

Many waterfront properties have docks, bulkheads or revetments.  If you are interested in installing a new waterfront structure, MEC can determine the size and type of structures that may be permissible on a property as per the regulatory requirements.  For properties with existing waterfront structures, even structures that may have been in place for many […]

The NJDEP Flood Hazard Area Control Act Rules govern human disturbance to the land and vegetation in both the flood hazard area of a regulated water as well as in the riparian zone of a regulated water. All waters in New Jersey are regulated under these Rules, with only a few exceptions.  The exceptions are: […]

Proposed Residential Development, Long Branch, Monmouth County, NJ. This approximately 5-acre residential site adjacent to a tidal creek had several issues for which assistance from MEC was needed. Addressing these issues was part of the regulatory process whereby the applicant was seeking authorization to re-develop the property with a new, single-family home community. This property […]