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$24M beach rescue funding critical to aid N.J. tourism, say stakeholders
A $24 million federal investment in beach replenishment, flood mitigation and storm damage reduction projects throughout the New Jersey coastline will give beaches the restoration they need to remain competitive during tourist season, U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-Cliffside Park) said Thursday.
“Last year, Hurricane Irene and other storms wreaked havoc on our state,” Lautenberg said in a press release announcing the funding. “While we have more work to do, these funds are a critical investment (to) protect our coastal economy.” (Eder, NJBIZ)
