Re: DEP Release: Christie Administration Will Create Artificial Reef for Recreational Fi
Just thought I would offer a brief response to the previous posts;
1) In 1984, the NJDEP created the State Artificial Reef Program. The initial program was started with over $400,000 of funding from the Oyster Creek Generating Station to offset fish kills associated with meeting the facility’s need for cooling water. The money was split between the recreational and commercial sectors and both agreed to support the Artificial Reef Program.
2) Since the begining of the program over 29 commercial fishing vessels have been donated and sunk on reefs.
Greg DiDomenico
Garden State Seafood Association
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