Congressman Frank Pallone has secured $750,000 in federal funding for Monmouth University for a research initiative that will bolster environmental protection efforts while addressing public concerns surrounding offshore wind development along the Jersey Shore.
The project, led by Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute in partnership with Rutgers University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s James J. Howard Laboratory, will focus on cutting-edge environmental monitoring and sustainable energy development. One of its key objectives is to establish best practices for monitoring offshore wind sites to minimize conflicts with marine life and preserve critical habitats. This framework will be essential in advancing New Jersey’s leadership in offshore wind energy, while prioritizing ecological sustainability.
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