The Metedeconk Watershed Restoration Plan (Brick Twp. MUA et al., 2013) was released in May 2013 and includes many areas identified for restoration, ranging from retrofits of existing stormwater basins to the development of a model low-impact development ordinance. These identified restoration projects target the reduction of nutrients among other pollutants and are an important mechanism needed to reduce the nutrient load to Barnegat Bay. DEP has funded implementation of several restoration actions. Funding for additional projects would continue to be a priority within the Water Quality Restoration Grants Program, among other potential sources.

• Action: Continue to implement identified restoration priorities within the Metedeconk Watershed Restoration Plan


• Lead: Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority


• Partners: DEP – Division of Water Monitoring and Standards, United States Environmental Protection Agency, and Municipal stakeholders


• Progress: $950,000 Water Quality Restoration Grant to continue to implement priority stormwater quality improvement measures identified in the Metedeconk River Watershed Restoration and Protection Plan including basin retrofits, source track down and the development of a winter road salt application BMP. Funding awarded to Brick Township MUA in state fiscal year 2018.