MaxKatt Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) To keep a post in Main non-political, I'm posting the explanation to the policy change here. Please see "More beach sand dredging coming" in Main if you would like to see more This doesn't look good for either party. It sickens me to see what went down here. __________________________________________________________________ WASHINGTON (November 8, 2019) …In 1982, Congress established the Coastal Barrier Resources System, which protects 1.4 million acres of land around the country from development. The Interior Department has long said that the law prohibited using federal money to remove sand from those zones to replenish beaches elsewhere. Last month, Jeff Van Drew (NJ Congressman, Democrat) met with Interior Secretary David Bernhardt to request a change in the interpretation of the law. Also late last month, Representative Van Drew was one of only two Democrats to vote against opening an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. This week, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, wrote Congressman Van Drew that he had reversed his position on the interpretation of the law. “This flawed interpretation of the law has prevented a number of coastal storm damage reduction projects,” Secretary Bernhardt wrote this week to Representative Van Drew, who represents communities in Southern New Jersey that stand to benefit from the new policy. “The Trump Administration is committed to protecting our coastlines and utilizing our available resources to restore, enhance or stabilize our beach consistent with the law Congress wrote,” Secretary Bernhardt said in a statement released by Representative Van Drew’s office this week. A spokeswoman for the Interior Department, Melissa Brown, said in a statement that “There is absolutely no connection whatsoever” between the vote and the letter from Mr. Bernhardt. The communications director for Representative Van Drew, Mackenzie Lucas, wrote in an email, “These things have nothing to do with one another.” Noting that Representative Van Drew has long opposed impeachment, the spokesperson wrote, “it is absurd to think that the Congressman would trade his vote for some sand.” ___________________________________________________________ Is it “really absurd” to think a vote was traded for sand? I'd also note this broke on a Friday when news is so often dumped such that it slips past a public distracted with weekend activities. ….Draining the swamp? Edited November 9, 2019 by MaxKatt 55555s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinambition Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Thank God for beach nourishment. Our houses would be in jeopardy otherwise. braden and 55555s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotcow? Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Can they move enough sand to hold back the rising sea levels? DoOver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27conch Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 This beach replenishment is one of the dumbest projects ever and a total waste of tax payer money. It's an environmental nightmare and certainly unsustainable. 55555s and DoOver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotcow? Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Would anybody miss NJ if it just washed away with the tide? jkrock and charloots 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatchyFog Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 29 mins ago, Gotcow? said: Would anybody miss NJ if it just washed away with the tide? Good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy z Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Nothing surprises me anymore with these schlubs in congress. AKN-2 USS Sagittarius BE ENCOURAGING, NOT DISCOURAGING <*((())))>< <*((())))>< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIRockhound Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 1 hour ago, 27conch said: This beach replenishment is one of the dumbest projects ever and a total waste of tax payer money. It's an environmental nightmare and certainly unsustainable. Pretty much.... In me the scientist, Always stuck on, always trying this. I try to live on science alone. Analysis and freaky sensitivity, We've gotta live on science alone" Dandy Warhols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dena Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 It is either replenish my beach that I will run you off of, or pay to rebuild my house every time the wind blows NE. You pick. When you vote for a big, all powerful, government paid for by us evil rich folks, these are the false choices you are presented. ridenfish 1 Material abundance without character is the path of destruction. -Thomas JeffersonThere are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn't true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true. -Soren Kierkegaard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27conch Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 First off, Congressman Frank Pallone is the man behind all the beach replenishment in NJ now. I have never voted for him and always encourage others to do the same..I also have plenty of beach access and always have.The sand will come and go with the storms, but then hurricane Sandy hit and everyone panicked afterwards. The last storm we had, and it wasn't all that strong, took like half of what they just placed on the beach.Stupid. Then this loose sand flows northward and clogs the sandy hook channel. Then they dredge, drop it back on the beach and start the process all over again, using yours and my money to do so!! As far as rebuilding houses, that is up to the home owners and insurance companies. Flood insurance is wicked expensive now and should be. If you want to build in a flood zone or on the beach front, they you should pay for that risk. I am always amazed to see people surprised that their home flooded when they are built only 2 feet above the high water mark. It's not if, but when in all these cases. 55555s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charloots Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 4 hours ago, fishinambition said: Thank God for beach nourishment. Our houses would be in jeopardy otherwise. House, and schools...with kids in them. WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsy Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Profile for All Election Cycles https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/summary.php?id=D000026295&cycle=A&fbclid=IwAR1qHR5deCIpr15zN9BOxiXnxbB5QnelYxGlbq3iyLf3wtrbITgncILAQOY Edited November 9, 2019 by Sudsy I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries -- and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis Social Distancing since 1962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxKatt Posted December 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 Update. Fittingly, the "Democrat" who schemed with Tream Trump to pump sand from protected areas onto beaches is becoming a Republican. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishinMortician Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 He is a Nazi. You must attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipwreck Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 Beach Replenishment destroyed surf fishing for striped bass in NJ. Absolutely killed it. Pallone is a scumbag. NJ is a **** hole. Period. Nothing left to keep me here. "He's a good stick" - Mr. Miyagi" ~ "Yep!" - Captain Dingo "How are you doing that" - Jimmy the Mate ~ "Shipwreck is one of those guys!" - Capt. Freddy Gamboa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to register here in order to participate.
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now