Surfing Movie Dark Fall Features NJ

Experience Dark Fall, Alex DePhillipo's award winning documentary as he follows a year in the life of New Jersey's best surfers as they tackle some of the best surf right in their own back yard and travel to remote locations across the globe... This film gives a look at the lifestyle of a cold-water surfer and glorifies the most prestigious and naturally beautiful time for a New Jersey surfer, the fall.

Accroding tho thier web-site, "Dark Fall" is all of us. It is a representation of NJ surfing, the lives we lead, the friendships we make, and the brotherhood that bonds us to our coastline. New Jersey is but a spec on the map of the surfing world and this film is our outlet, it is a voice that's going to travel across the globe and explain our story.

Featuring Dean Randazzo, Sam Hammer, Andrew Gesler, Zach Humphreys, Clay Pollioni, and many more, shot in High definition, including work with the Red One, the epic surf film is a must see. Music by The Parlor Mob, ASG, Jumpship, Chris Arena, Sabotoge Soundsytem, Bruce Springsteen and more.

See a clip from Dark Fall, here.

Karl Hess, Keller Williams Jersey Shore

 

Striper Season Opens

New Jersey's has 83 miles of bayshores and 127 miles of Atlantic coastline where Saltwater Stripers are plentiful. The World Record for Saltwater Striper was caught just south of Ocean County in Atlantic City following days of September Nor'easter storming in 1982. The fish measured 53 inches in length with a 34 1/2 inch girth, and was estimated to be 20 - 22 years old. Its 78 pound 8 oz. weight earned it the IGFA all-tackle record!

The striped bass begin their annual run in early spring after spawning in the Chesapeake Bay, The Roanoke and the Hudson and Delaware Rivers. This usually takes place when the water temperature hits 60 degrees. Then they leave the estuaries and begin their trek northward towards New England. Foraging all along the New Jersey coastline and the Delaware Bay on the way. The reverse takes place in the fall on their way back to their wintering grounds in North Carolina.

The closed seasons for striped bass are: January 1 through February 28 in all waters except the Atlantic Ocean from 0-3 miles offshore; and April 1 through May 31 in the Delaware River and its tributaries from the Route 1 Bridge in Trenton downstream to and including the Salem River and its tributaries. Any striped bass caught during a closed season must be released immediately. The possession or killing of a striped bass during a closed season is a violation of the law and will result in prosecution.

Also note that fishermen may possess one additional striped bass per day under the Striped Bass Bonus Fish Program subject to the following: 1) the angler must apply for and receive a fish possession card in advance of attempting to take a bonus fish; and 2) the minimum size limit for a striped bass taken under the bonus program is 28 inches

Stripers start showing in the back bays Mid March by June the spring run is in full swing. The striped bass are migrating up the coast to spawn in the hudson river around mid may when the water temps approach 60 degrees. prime water temps are 50 to 70 for stripers. The nor'east storms are what many surfcasters keep a close watch on. the jetty hoppers are out day and night. most beach rats follow the tell tale signs of birds feeding indicating a blitz of bass and or blues.

Karl Hess, Ocean County Real Estate, Keller Williams Jersey Shore

 

 

 

This Month in Real Estate Ocean County February 2011

This Month in Real Estate is a monthly video news series that offers an inside look at the national real estate market. Each edition provides a snapshot of the numbers and trends that drive the real estate market, as well as expert opinion and analysis. For information on your local real estate conditions, please contact Karl Hess.

Today's Market Trends for Ocean County

 

Average Listing Price:	$528,432	-0%
Average Listing Price/Sq Ft:	$398.06	0.02%
Average Price by Bedroom: 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms	$194,895    $271,278    $416,257    $678,050	0%        0%       -0%       -0%
Total Listings:	7865	-0.06%
Total Listings Previous Months: February December	7875    8411	0%   -0.04%

 

The Jersey Shore Home Finder is Updated Daily

This site is updated daily with new Ocean County homes for sale and properties that come on the market in the Ocean County area. Often, homes are sold within days of coming on the market. That is why it's valuable to have the full, updated homes and property data on this website. Along with the ability to view Ocean County homes for sale, you'll also get the following when you sign up:

• 1000's of Local Homes for Sale
• Access to Virtual Tours
• Knowledgeable Expertise
• Accurate & Up to Date Content
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• Access to Full Home Details
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Irish Arts Day in Harvey Cedars

Irish Art Day at the Maris Stella Retreat and Conference Center, Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Island.  Irish Art Day features artwork, music and dance.  Admission and refreshments are free.  A multimedia program about the Book of Kells will be conducted also.

Music by Odes and Aires starts with harping starting sometime around 1:00 PM with piping just after. Come have some soda bread and tap your feet to our jigs and reels.

The Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament together with various prefatory texts and tables. It was created by Celtic monks ca. 800 or slightly earlier. It is a masterwork of Western calligraphy and represents the pinnacle of Insular illumination. It is also widely regarded as Ireland's finest national treasure.

The illustrations and ornamentation of the Book of Kells surpass that of other Insular Gospel books in extravagance and complexity. The decoration combines traditional Christian iconography with the ornate swirling motifs typical of Insular art. Figures of humans, animals and mythical beasts, together with Celtic knots and interlacing patterns in vibrant colors, enliven the manuscript's pages. Many of these minor decorative elements are imbued with Christian symbolism and so further emphasize the themes of the major illustrations.

The manuscript takes its name from the Abbey of Kells that was its home for centuries. Today, it is on permanent display at the Trinity College Library, Dublin.

Irish Art Day takes place on February 26th at the Maris Stella Retreat and Conference Center, Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Island, 72nd Street and Long Beach Blvd, Harvey Cedars, between 1 and 4 PM.

Karl Hess, Keller Williams Realty Jersey Shore

 

Toms River Women's Expo

The 10th Annual Women's Expo in Toms River sponsored by Magic 100.1 / Deborah Heart and Lung Center Women's Expo on Sunday, February 27th at the Quality Inn, Route 37 West in Toms River.

• Cooking Demos from the area's Best Chefs at Captain Inn's Restaurant Dockside & Spicy Cantina.

• Decorate a cake like a PRO at The Extreme Cake Decorating from Jenni Cakes.

• Free Haircut & Makeover Demonstrations from Turning Heads Color & Design.

• Fitness Demo with The Bonzu Ball from Club Metro USA.

• Nationally known psychotherapist and award winning reporter, Dr. Robi Ludwig. Dr. Robi has just debuted her new jewelry line called Jewelry Inspirations.

• Plus much more, like a $100 cash prize every hour and a $1000 cash giveaway at 3pm. Visit many exhibits; enjoy a complimentary haircut and styling, courtesy of Turning Heads Color and Design; stop at the Diet and Wellness area; meet celebrities; observe cooking demonstrations, win prizes, and do some shopping during the Expo.

According to the Asbury Park Press, you will be able to pick up culinary tips and ideas from cooking demonstrations by celebrity chef Matthew Zappoli, owner and chef of Tre Amici, Long Branch, who was the winner of the Food Network's "Chopped," and top chefs from the Captain's Inn Restaurant and Dockside Bar, Forked River.

Learn to create and decorate custom cakes and cupcakes from Jennifer Richmond, the designer and owner of JenniCakes, Forked River.

Meet Dr. Robi Ludwig, the nationally known psychotherapist and award-winning reporter who has been seen on CNN, Headline News, the Fox News Channel, the Today Show, Oprah, Larry King Live, and Regis & Kelly among others. Dr. Ludwig will have a Q & A to answer relationship questions. She will also be featuring "Jewelry Inspiration," her new jewelry line.

Trainers from Club Metro will be conducting a fitness demonstration on the proper use of the BOSU Ball, the blue half-ball that is used for balance training for the young, the elderly, the injured, or the experienced athlete.

Attendees will have a chance to win cash prizes of $100.00 each hour and a $1000.00 giveaway at 3:00 p.m. For further information or to become a vendor, call Doug Sjonvall, marketing director at 732-681-9591.

Karl Hess, Keller Williams Realty Jersey Shore

 

 

Seal'ed with a Kiss

On February 19th, the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, will be holding a seminar on the winter population of seals and the work the Marine Mammal Stranding Center does to rehabilitate injured marine life. In conjunction with Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce's LBI Chocolate Week, each attendee will receive a chocolate kiss. Information: 609-494-2016

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC)is a private non-profit organization based in Brigantine, New Jersey. Since the Center's founding in 1978, staff and volunteers have responded to over 3610 calls for stranded whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles that washed ashore on New Jersey beaches.  These animals range from a 5 lb. Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle to a 25-ton Humpback Whale (both of which are endangered species).

Barnegat Lighthouse was re-illuminated on January 1, 2009 - exactly 150 years to the day that it was originally lit in 1859. Thanks to the Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse, the nonprofit group dedicated to preserving and promoting the park, funds were raised to purchase a new Coast Guard-approved lens. The new light creates a single beam that can be visible for up to 22 nautical miles. In 1927, the original lens was removed, and was replaced by a lightship anchored off the coast of Barnegat light. The original lens is still on display down the road at the Barnegat Lighthouse Historical Society's Museum.

A panoramic view of Island Beach, Barnegat Bay, and Long Beach Island awaits visitors at the top of Barnegat Lighthouse. The lighthouse is open daily from 10 AM to 4:30 PM (weather permitting) from Memorial Day through Labor Day and weekends in the winter. There is a $1 fee per person to enter the lighthouse from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Children under 12 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors can also catch the views from the top without climbing the 217 steps thanks to four cameras that transmit live images of the view to a display in the adjacent Interpretive Center.

Karl Hess, Keller Williams Jersey Shore

Manahawkin Housing Market Condition Report

Manahawkin Housing Market Conditions, is a compilation of statistical data in graph and written form. Data indicates market conditions on a local level and in three month 'snapshots.' A housing market analysis is available from me, Karl Hess, for any neighborhood in Ocean County, Monmouth County and on The Jersey Shore.  Each report includes a summary of the overall trends and an interactive map of the local housing market conditions and can be produced within minutes of your request.

Click on www.HomeValuesinOceanCountyNJ.com for your free, no obligation, personalized report.

Asking Prices and Sold Prices for Manahawkin Homes (November 9, 2010 - February 9, 2011)

 

 

MARKET PRICING DETAILS

 

	Total	Most Recent	Highest	Lowest	Average	Median
Sold Homes	26	02/09/2011	$500,000	$115,000	$307,050	$304,500
For Sale	213	02/09/2011	$995,000	$185,000	$385,577	$348,500

 

Manahawkin Home Asking Prices vs. Selling Prices (November 9, 2010 - February 9, 2011)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECENTLY SOLD HOMES in MANAHAWKIN: % of asking price received: 96%. Sales over asking price: 3. Sales under asking price: 21. Sales at asking price: 2.  When examining this information, remember that the % of asking price is the last listing price, not the initial listing price, which could be significantly different.

For Sale and Recently Sold Homes in Manahawkin (November 9, 2010 - February 9, 2011)

 

	Avg Days On Market	Total	Most Recent	Shortest	Longest
Sold Homes	218 days	26	02/09/2011	70 days	907 days
For Sale	152 days	213	02/09/2011	1 days	757 days

 

 

 

For Sale vs. Recently Sold Homes in Manahawkin (November 9, 2010 - February 9, 2011)

RECENT ACTIVITY for HOME SALES in MANAHAWKIN: Number of Sales: 26. Number of New Listings: 80. Avg # of Homes for Sale: 235

This report contains the most up to dateand accurate picture of home sales in Manahawin, NJ.

Today's Market Trends for Manahawkin Homes for Sale, February 9th, 2011

 

Average Listing Price:	$336,785	0.01%
Average Listing Price/Sq Ft:	$221.00	-0.14%
Average Price by Bedroom: 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms	$69,755      $192,363      $318,355      $436,991	0.05%       0.03%       0%      0.01%
Total Listings:	721	-0.03%
Total Listings Previous Months: January December	744      757	-0.02%      -0.04%

 

What can you expect the market to do? To find out what this means to you and for your home buying or home selling decision - no matter where you are in your decision process, contact me:

Karl Hess, Real Estate Consultant, Manahawkin and Ocean County Homes

 

Manahawkin Housing Market Conditions

Manahawkin Housing Market Conditions, is a compilation of statistical data in graph and written form. Data indicates market conditions on a local level and in three month 'snapshots.' A housing market analysis is available from me, Karl Hess, for any neighborhood in Ocean County, Monmouth County and on The Jersey Shore.  Each report includes a summary of the overall trends and an interactive map of the local housing market conditions and can be produced within minutes of your request.

Click on www.HomeValuesinOceanCountyNJ.com for your free, no obligation, personalized report.

Asking Prices and Sold Prices for Manahawkin Homes (November 9, 2010 - February 9, 2011)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MARKET PRICING DETAILS

	Total	Most Recent	Highest	Lowest	Average	Median
Sold Homes	26	02/09/2011	$500,000	$115,000	$307,050	$304,500
For Sale	213	02/09/2011	$995,000	$185,000	$385,577	$348,500

Manahawkin Home Asking Prices vs. Selling Prices (November 9, 2010 - February 9, 2011)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECENTLY SOLD HOMES in MANAHAWKIN: % of asking price received: 96%. Sales over asking price: 3. Sales under asking price: 21. Sales at asking price: 2.  When examining this information, remember that the % of asking price is the last listing price, not the initial listing price, which could be significantly different.

For Sale and Recently Sold Homes in Manahawkin (November 9, 2010 - February 9, 2011)

	Avg Days On Market	Total	Most Recent	Shortest	Longest
Sold Homes	218 days	26	02/09/2011	70 days	907 days
For Sale	152 days	213	02/09/2011	1 days	757 days

For Sale vs. Recently Sold Homes in Manahawkin (November 9, 2010 - February 9, 2011)

RECENT ACTIVITY for HOME SALES in MANAHAWKIN: Number of Sales: 26. Number of New Listings: 80. Avg # of Homes for Sale: 235

This report contains the most up to date and accurate picture of home sales in Manahawin, NJ.

Today's Market Trends for Manahawkin Homes for Sale, February 9th, 2011

Average Listing Price:	$336,785	0.01%
Average Listing Price/Sq Ft:	$221.00	-0.14%
Average Price by Bedroom: 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms	$69,755      $192,363      $318,355      $436,991	0.05%       0.03%       0%      0.01%
Total Listings:	721	-0.03%
Total Listings Previous Months: January December	744      757	-0.02%      -0.04%

What can you expect the market to do? To find out what this means to you and for your home buying or home selling decision - no matter where you are in your decision process, contact me:

Karl Hess, Real Estate Consultant, Manahawkin and Ocean County Homes

Sunshine Foundation Fishing Seminar

The Sunshine Foundation Fishing Seminar will be held on Saturday February 12 at the Mystic Island Community Center on Calabreeze Way. Various vendors and speakers including Senator Jeff Van Drew, Rutgers, Capt. Frick, US Coast Guard, Recreational Fishing Alliance, and more. Breakfast and lunch served. Free giveaways, tickets are $20 per person. Tickets available at Great Bay Marina, Chum Bucket, Scotts Bait & Tackle, Shore Wheels, or at the door.  The seminar starts at 9:00 AM.

Sunshine Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1976 by a then Philadelphia Police Officer, Bill Sample, to answer the dreams of chronically ill, seriously ill, physically challenged and abused children ages 3 - 18 whose families cannot fulfill their requests due to the financial strain that the child's illness may cause. To date Sunshine Foundation has answered over 34,000 dreams nationwide.

Sunshine Foundation's programs include Adopt a Dream, Dreamlifts, and Progeria Reunions. Sunshine Foundation answers dreams for children including family trips, personal computers, celebrity meet and greets and other dreams. The most requested dream is for a family trip to the Orlando Theme Parks. When families travel to Central Florida, they stay at Sunshine Foundation's Dream Village. The Dream Village consists of 9 fairy tale themed cottages, a playground and Olympic sized swimming pool all handicapped equipped and wheelchair accessible. The village is meant to be an escape from doctors and hospital visits for Sunshine families.

Sunshine Foundation was rated a top charity in 2008 by the American Institute of Philanthropy for giving 84.6% of all funds directly to the children Sunshine serves.

For more information on the Sunshine Foundation Fishing Seminar, contact Great Bay Marina, The Chum Bucket, Shore Wheels, Scott's Bait and Tackle or by contacting Fred at 201-723-4756 or email fschaf7227@aol.com.

Karl Hess, Ocean County Jersey Shore Real Estate

Homes for Sale Barnegat

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Go to the best Barnegat homes and real estate website: your single stop for finding a home in Barnegat. Here you can search every available home for sale in Barnegat.

As of today there are many homes and properties for sale that are available to search. The number of homes changes daily, so be sure to keep coming back right here, to the best site for Barnegat homes for sale.

Neighborhood Info from The Jersey Shore Home Finder

In addition to Barnegat homes for sale, here you'll also find a comprehensive Barnegat School Report, full Barnegat demographics, and real estate insights second to none. Please feel free to browse the site to learn about Barnegat Real Estate homes for sale, and get in touch with Karl Hess with any questions you may have.

The Jersey Shore Home Finder is Updated Daily

The site is updated daily with new Barnegat homes for sale and properties that come on the market in the Barnegat area. Often, homes are sold within days of coming on the market. That is why it's valuable to have the full, updated homes and property data on this website. Along with the ability to view Barnegat homes for sale, you'll also get the following when you sign up at The Jersey Shore Home Finder:

• 1000's of Local Homes for Sale
• Access to Virtual Tours
• Knowledgeable Expertise
• Accurate & Up to Date Content
• New House Email Updates
• Access to Full Home Details
• Immediate Responses to Questions
• Simple & Efficient Navigation

Learn About Barnegat at The Jersey Shore Home Finder!

It is very important for you to know the ins and outs of the town (Barnegat) you will be moving to. When you're making a decision to move, you want to work with the Barnegat real estate agent who has extensive knowledge of the area and can help you and your family prepare for life in Barnegat.

Contact Karl Hess, Barnegat Real Estate 

Southern Ocean County Idol Contest

Southern Ocean County Idol Contest audition dates announced by Rotary Club

The Rotary Clubs of southern Ocean County announced Wednesday that auditions will begin for the 2011 Southern Ocean Idol Contest, which is fashioned after the very popular American Idol television series. Students should check with their high school's main office for details and times of their auditions.

The contestants must be high school students and reside within the school districts of Central Regional, Lacey Township, Barnegat Township, Southern Regional or Pinelands Regional.

A non-refundable $10.00 registration fee is required.

First place prizes include a $1,000 scholarship and free professional photo shoot.

Southern Ocean County Idol Contest is just one of many community events sponsored by Rotary International, which is an organization of service clubs known as Rotary Clubs located all over the world. The stated purpose of the organization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. It is a secular organization open to all persons regardless of race, color, creed, gender, or political preference. There are 33,976 clubs and over 1.22 million members worldwide.

Rotary's best-known motto is "Service above Self", and its secondary motto is "They profit most who serve best".

Karl Hess, Ocean County Real Estate  Keller Williams Jersey Shore

Berkeley Twp Little League Fundraiser

Berkeley Township Little League will be hosting a unique event to help local die-hard baseball fans get all the latest inside information on their favorite teams, according to the Asbury Park Press.

On Feb. 10 at 7 p.m., in the Volunteer Community Center at the Moorage Baseball Complex, the league will host a live question and answer ""chat'' with special media guests from New York and Philadelphia who cover the local baseball teams in depth.

Patterned after the popular ""online chats'' reporters host, this live version will give fans a chance to ask questions and get information on their favorite teams and players plus get a unique perspective of what it is like to cover sports teams on a daily basis and also support Berkeley Township Little League.

On the panel will be veteran Phillies reporter Jim Salisbury; Paul Hagen of the Philadelphia Daily News; Bergen Record Mets beat reporter Steve Popper; and Kevin Williams of WOBM & the Shore Sports Network.

Tickets for the event are $10 and include admission and snack buffet. Advanced purchase is required. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.BerkeleyLittleLeague.org or call 732-606-9060 and leave a message for a prompt response.  

The Berkeley Township Little League's VCC at the Moorage Baseball Complex is located at 43 Moorage Avenue, Bayville NJ 08721.

Karl Hess, Berkely Township Real Estate

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Long Island to Host Major Surfing Event

The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Tour has never had a stop on the East Coast. That is going to change with the latest announcement from Quiksilver and ASP.

The Quiksilver Pro New York will be the sixth stop on the 2011 ASP World Tour, with the event taking place on Long Island's Long Beach from Sept. 4-15.  Other ASP World Tour stops include French Polynesia, Australia, South Africa, California, France, Hawaii and Portugal.

The event in New York will be the first of its kind. Not only will it be the first time this event has stopped on the East Coast, but it will also be the first time that professional surfing will have a $1 million dollar prize purse for competitors.

Long Beach wasn't arbitrarily chosen. A 15-year independent wave study of western Long Island was conducted by Surfline.com, a leading forecaster of wave and surf conditions. The results of the study showed that early September is one of the best times for sizable surf and swells.

The surf climate in Western Long Island is greatly affected by the underwater Hudson Canyon offshore, which can turn average surf into very high quality surf comparable to many of the best surf spots in the world on the right day," Sean Collins, chief forecaster and president of Surfline.com, said in the announcement.

Finally, a major surfing event north of the Mason-Dixon Line, with the first million dollar payday! One thing though, the average water temperature on Long Island in September is in the low 70's.  Not exactly Oahu, so I'd recommend a shorty!

Karl Hess, Jersey Shore Real Estate

 

Ocean County Bald Eagles

The Jersey Shore becomes a haven for the American Bald Eagle

Bald eagles were once plentiful in New Jersey and Ocean County. But by 1982, there was only one known nest and that nest had failed for 8 successive years. A group of scientists in the Endangered and Non-Game Species Program (ENSP) of the New Jersey Fish, Game and Wildlife department decided to do something about it. Through dedication, the ENSP re-introduced bald eagles into New Jersey.

New Jersey's eagles, which reached a record population of 333 birds and 82 eagle pairs actively laying eggs last year, according to an annual report released by the state earlier this month is evidence of a comeback.

That's a dramatic increase from 30 years ago, when only one nest remained in the state - with New Jersey's population of eagles nearly wiped out by habitat loss, human disturbance and the widespread use of the pesticide DDT.

Since 1982, the state has monitored the bald eagle population. The data that they have collected has provided important information about the health of the eagles and the health of the environment. Also, the data has been used to protect critical habitat for bald eagles.

The Trust for Public Lands (TPL), a preservation group, has purchased 243 acres which is surrounded by 588 acres of previously protected land on The Jersey Shore. The Trust used a combination of donations and loans amounting to $550,500, and will be reimbursed by the Fish and Wildlife Service through a $35.7 million federal appropriation earmarked for refuge acquisitions and wetlands grants to benefit migrating birds throughout the nation.

Peregrine falcons, bald eagles, northern harriers, osprey, and red-shouldered hawks are among the birds that roost in the tidal marsh and forest that make up what is commonly called the Murray Grove property.

The land is located between Barnegat Bay and the famous Unitarian Universalist retreat in the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey Township. Naturalists and fishermen know the area best as a complex mix of pools, mud flats and waterways that include Hancy's Pond, Stumpy Pond Creek, Bony Creek, Wire Creek Pond and Stouts Creek.

Because of the critical importance of this property to the health of Barnegat Bay and the the refuge, TPL assembled funding to purchase and hold the property until federal funds are available for adding it to the refuge.

Karl Hess, The Jersey Shore and Ocean County Real Estate