Get festive with the Littoral Society as we wrap up the year! Among our upcoming events are: the Northeast Chapter Holiday Party Fundraiser and annual New Year’s Day Walks on January 1 in both New York and New Jersey. Get more info about all upcoming events: www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...

November is National Native American Heritage Month, so we're spotlighting our partnership with the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation. You can also find recaps from other programs in the current edition of the Littoral Society's Field Notes newsletter. www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...

Let’s get festive! Celebrate the end of 2025 with the American Littoral Society’s NY office at our annual Northeast Chapter Holiday Party Fundraiser on Saturday, December 13 from 5:30–9:00 PM. Get your tickets now: www.littoralsociety.org/nechapter-holiday-party.html

Every election shapes the future of our communities and our environment. From clean water to coastal resilience, the policies that protect the things we need and places we love will be determined by those who vote. So, find your polling place and make your voice heard: www.vote.org/polling-plac...

One of our striped bass tags just turned up in a bluefin tuna caught in Maine! Those tags and their data helps us protect the fish we love and ecosystems that sustain them. Join the Fish Tagging Program and learn where your fish go! Will yours be our 1 millionth tag? www.instagram.com/p/DQmVAGYCVHy/

A big thanks to everyone who came out to lend a hand at the Shell-a-bration at Fortescue Beach on Sunday, Nov. 2. Not only did the oyster reef get completed, but we finished early - which provided extra minutes for the after party, which included delicious food (from Spanky's BBQ & Catering ).

Philadelphia discharges 12.7 billion gallons of raw, diluted sewage into the Delaware River’s watershed each year, with Camden County adding to the mix, according to a new report that was highlighted at a press conference on Monday, October 27. Read more at: lnkd.in/eViXG-Wr

The September issue of our Field Notes newsletter is packed with updates on conservation action and community triumphs! Read about everything the Littoral Society is doing: www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...

Our outgoing Executive Director, Tim Dillingham, has been honored by our partners at NY/NJ Baykeeper with the Impact Legacy Award—a tribute to the vision, collaboration, and results Tim has delivered for the Littoral Society and the coasts we serve. Read on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LittoralSoci...

Join us for a Fall wildlife weekend along the Delmarva coast on November 6-9. Participants are likely to see Bald Eagles, Black-necked stilts, Osprey, migrating raptors, Marbled Godwits, Clapper Rails, wild ponies with young of year, and maybe an otter or two. www.littoralsociety.org/chincoteague...

Looking for a night of chills, history, and ghostly fun? Get into the Halloween spirit on Oct 23 and 30 at 6:30 pm with the Littoral Society. Come along as we walk the ghostly grounds of Fort Hancock and tell spooky tales about the bodies buried there. www.littoralsociety.org/spooky-walks...

When you buy a ticket to the Littoral Society’s Evening at the Aquarium, you’re doing more than enjoying a night at Jenkinson’s Aquarium — you’re helping us continue the work of protecting and restoring the coast. Friday, Oct 17, 6–9 PM, Point Pleasant, NJ. www.littoralsociety.org/evening-at-t...

Join the Littoral Society for An Evening at the Aquarium on Friday, Oct. 17, 6-9 PM, at Jenkinson’s Aquarium in Point Pleasant, NJ. Meet and engage with our new Exec. Director, along with our staff, while enjoying exclusive, crowd-free access to the aquarium. www.littoralsociety.org/evening-at-t...

Sandy Hook can be a scary place at night. Come with us to find out just how scary! On Oct. 23 and 30 at 6:30 p.m., get into the Halloween spirit with the Littoral Society by walking the ghostly grounds of historic Fort Hancock. Register on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/spooky-walks...

Fall is a great time to witness bird migration along the coast. Join the Littoral Society from Friday, Oct. 24 - Sunday, Oct. 26 for a trip to Cape May, NJ - one of the most celebrated migration hotspots on the East Coast! Find more info and get tickets: www.littoralsociety.org/cape-may-fal...

Looking for things to do in October? Our newsletter is brimming with ways to experience the beauty of our coasts as Autumn settles in, including an Evening at the Aquarium on Friday, October 17. Find the details and links in this edition of the Littoral News: www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Join us this Wednesday (Sept. 10) from 9 - 11 a.m. on at American Littoral Society HQ on Sandy Hook to help prepare our pollinator garden for winter! No experience necessary—just a willingness to help! Sign up here: www.littoralsociety.org/pollinator-g...

TAKE ACTION: Don't miss a crucial opportunity to make your voice heard about NJ's proposed rules to protect against the growing risk of flooding! Join us through Sept. 19 as we urge state officials to adopt these rules. Submit your written comments via the NJDEP form: tinyurl.com/29pnde4e

Save the date for an Evening at the Aquarium! Join us on Friday, Oct 17 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant, NJ for the American Littoral Society's Annual Fall Fundraising event. Keep an eye on our calendar. Details coming soon: www.littoralsociety.org/upcoming-eve...

Catch up on the latest from the Littoral Society in the August Field Notes! We're celebrating a new chapter, reflecting on a successful 20th Annual Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival, and looking ahead to our Fall Fundraiser at Jenkinson's Aquarium. www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...

LAST CHANCE this summer to join us for a sunset kayak on Sandy Hook Bay! Join us tonight (Tuesday, Aug 26) at 6pm for a relaxing paddle through calm waters along Sandy Hook, NJ. Find more info and register on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/eco-kayak-da....

Get onboard for a great day of fishing & tagging! Join the American Littoral Society for our Annual Fluke Tagging Trip on Saturday, August 30, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.! All skill levels are welcome! For more info and to register, visit our website: www.littoralsociety.org/fluke-taggin...

The American Littoral Society, a leader in coastal conservation since 1961, is proud to announce Danielle McCulloch as its new Executive Director, succeeding Tim Dillingham, who has led the organization for the past 23 years. Read more on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/blog/america...

Looking for ways to explore, learn, and have fun on the coast? We've got a calendar full of events you won't want to miss, like our Junior Ranger Angler Program, sunset seining dates and Millionth Tagged Fish Celebration! Learn about all upcoming activities: www.littoralsociety.org/events.html

Ready for a day of fishing fun that also helps science? Join the American Littoral Society for our Annual Fluke Tagging Trip on Saturday, August 30, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Spaces are limited, secure your spot today! More info and register on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/fluke-taggin...

Catch up on everything happening with the Littoral Society in the July edition of our Field Notes newsletter! We shine a spotlight on stream testing in South Jersey and the NYC Biodiversity Task Force, a group working to protect NYC's hidden wild spaces. www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...

Horseshoe crabs travel onto mid-Atlantic coasts every spring to spawn. On June 14, New Jerseyans gathered along the Delaware Bayshore for Sunset on the Bay, hosted by the American Littoral Society. It celebrated horseshoe crabs and the local community. delawarecurrents.org/2025/06/23/h...

Every year, hungry restaurant patrons slurp down fat, juicy oysters, their greyish-white shells cast aside with little thought. But the crusty shells are a valuable commodity and are hauled away by township workers, sorted by volunteers and given a new life. insideclimatenews.org/news/2807202...

For the first time in almost 30 years, the flow of sand and dollars for beach renewal at the Jersey Shore has stopped. Even worse for Shore towns, the House Appropriations Committee approved just $60 million for beach replenishment next year in NJ. www.njspotlightnews.org/video/federa...

Congress typically allocates between $100 million and $200 million each year for beach replenishment. This year, however, the federal budget earmarked zero dollars. It’s possible that zero might carry over into 2026 as Congress debates spending priorities. www.inquirer.com/news/new-jer...

Hook a Fluke! Help Science! The Littoral Society invites you to our Annual Fluke Tagging Trip on Saturday, August 30, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.! All skill levels are welcome! Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now! Get more info and register on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/fluke-taggin...

Beneath the bustling streets, NYC harbors a surprising secret: a rich array of rare and native species thriving in overlooked critical habitats. But they are in decline. A Task Force - which includes the Littoral Society - has stepped up to change this. nycbiodiversity.wixsite.com/taskforce

What is the American Littoral Society? Shane Godshall, our Habitat Restoration Project Manager, recently spoke with South Jersey Local about the Society's work and mission. Read more at South Jersey Local: thesouthjerseylocal.com/local-organi...

New technological breakthroughs and close ties to the fossil fuel industry mean U.S. geothermal may survive GOP assaults on renewable power. After decades of lagging behind wind and solar, geothermal could thrive under Trump.

The Republican spending bill will reset the course for the U.S. energy sector, stunting the growth of renewables, analyses show. With the law’s passage, the U.S. is set to fall further behind China in the race for clean-energy dominance.

In a first, solar was the biggest source of power in Europe last month. Analysts say the abundance of solar power helped keep the grid stable during a powerful heat wave.

A Trump plan would allow road-building on more than 9 million acres of the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. "Short of replacing forests with, say, shopping malls, roading is the worst thing done to them," writes Ted Williams.

ICYMI: I have a new op-ed in @therevelator.org all about this year's shark conservation proposals at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, a powerful UN wildlife conservation meeting. Learn what's at stake: therevelator.org/cites-sharks/ @wcs.org 🧪🦑🌎🦈🐟 #SciComm

NJ DEP officials have said their 11th-hour decision to ease controversial rules aimed at protecting towns from flooding and sea level rise is based on both hard science and sensitivity to opposition from mayors and business groups. Read more: www.njspotlightnews.org/video/nobody...

Looking for an amazing way to spend your Thursday evening? Join us TONIGHT, July 17, at 6 PM, for a fantastic guided ecological kayak tour on the calm, protected waters of Sandy Hook Bay! Find more info and register on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/eco-kayak-da...

The Littoral Society's Fish Tagging Program is beyond excited to invite you to a special gathering for our 1 Millionth Tagged Fish! Join us Saturday, Sept 6, from 4 – 7 pm at Sandy Hook's Mule Barn Tavern to raise a glass. Find more info and register: www.littoralsociety.org/millionth-ta...

On a summer morning, Rowan U. professor Gerald Hough and his student Nicolas Buono are standing with microphones at the edge of a South Jersey salt marsh that lies between a dense forest and a Delaware Bay beach that has been restored by the Littoral Society. www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/07/moni...

Celebrate National Moth Week with us! Join the Littoral Society as we delve into the fascinating world of moths – nature's nocturnal pollinators. This event takes place Friday, July 25, from 8 to 10 p.m. on Sandy Hook. More info and register on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/moth-night-2...

At a press conference Tuesday along the Delaware River in Trenton, elected officials and environmental advocates - including the American Littoral Society - urged Governor Phil Murphy to adopt long-delayed flood protection regulations before an August 4 deadline. mercerme.com/advocates-ca...

The National Park Service and Littoral Society are partnering this summer to teach young people surf fishing on Sandy Hook. All skill levels welcome. Rods, reels, and tackle will be provided. Kids 10-16 are welcome with a supervising adult. Info & register: www.littoralsociety.org/junior-angle...

We hope to see you at the Rally for the Rivers Eco-Fest at Victory Park in Rumson, NJ on Saturday, June 7 from 9am –12:30pm! This free, family-friendly event is filled with hands-on eco-activities celebrating the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. See you there! www.facebook.com/events/69746...

Horseshoe crab walks are back! Join the American Littoral Society on Saturday, June 14 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. for an evening walk on Sandy Hook to learn about some of our oldest friends, 445 million years old that is! Register on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/sandy-hook-h...

Under a beautiful blue sky, more than 200 people came to the shoreline of Sunset Cove at the Jamaica Bay Refuge last Sunday, May 18, to witness the annual mating ritual of the ancient horseshoe crab. Find more pictures in The Rockaway Wave: www.rockawaytimes.com/annual-horse...

Last Sunday, May 4, the Littoral Society organized a major native tree, shrub, and wildflower planting at the Arverne East nature preserve. On hand to help with the planting were over 80 volunteers from the We Luv You Foundation and NYC Park Rangers. www.rockawaytimes.com/arverne-east...

An overview of the Littoral Society and our work was recently published in Night & Day magazine. The article delves into on our work at Slade Dale Sanctuary and along the Shark River, as well as oyster recycling, and education programs. Find it on page 15. starnewsgroup.com/e-edit.../nd...