Tidal wetlands are one of the most productive ecosystems on earth. They perform valuable functions: filtering impurities from storm water runoff, minimizing the damage of storm surges, providing shelter and food for migrating birds and serving as spawning and breeding grounds for fish and wildlife – in essence, they serve as the base of the food web.
In an effort of unprecedented scale, PSEG began working in 1994 to restore and preserve portions of the Delaware Estuary in both New Jersey and Delaware. Since then, we have restored, enhanced and/or preserved more than 20,000 acres of salt marsh and adjacent uplands to vital, healthy habitat for fish and wildlife.
This has been a true public/private partnership with independent scientists, environmental groups, natural resource and land management agencies, public officials and local communities. With many sites now completely restored, this Estuary Enhancement Program is a success story based on a relentless application of sound scientific principles.
Sunglasses, sturdy shoes/hiking boots and sunscreen recommended. Registration closes Monday at 5 pm.
Location: PSEG Energy & Environmental Resource Center, 244 Chestnut St., Salem, NJ 08079
11:30 AM — Lunch and Introduction
12:30 PM — Depart for On-Site Tour (carpooling to two locations)
~4:00 PM — Return to PSEG Energy & Environmental Resource Center
Join fellow scientists, engineers, water resource managers, and environmental leaders for a rare, in-depth tour of the Salem Estuary Enhancement Program (EEP).
Launched in 1994 to meet New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) requirements, the EEP has restored, enhanced, and preserved over 20,000 acres of salt marsh and upland habitat along the Delaware Estuary. It is a model of how science, industry, and community collaboration can drive large-scale, lasting environmental restoration.
Tour Highlights:
This is a unique opportunity to experience the intersection of ecological restoration, fisheries enhancement, and infrastructure compliance, and to gain insights into strategies applicable to other water resource challenges.