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osborn island: Little Egg Harbor's Osborn Island Bridge Replacement - 09/01/11 09:05 AM

Little Egg Harbor's Osborn Island Bridge Replacement 
The aging bridge over Big Creek leading from Little Egg Harbor's Mystic Island to Osborn Island will only be in use for another two years.  The work to replace the bridge is scheduled to begin in spring, 2012.
The existing bridge was originally built in 1964, rebuilt in '81 and rehabbed in 1995.  The Ocean County Engineering Department has now determined the bridge has reach the end of its life due to extensive damage to the pilings and heavier traffic to Osborn Island.  This bridge is the only access to Osborn Island. The … (3 comments)

osborn island: LIttle Egg Harbor Protects Maritime Forest - 10/27/09 07:52 AM
Little Egg Harbor, NJ has received help to preserve what's left of its maritime forest.  At one time most of the Ocean County shore area  was covered with maritime forest.  But development in Manahawkin and Little Egg Harbor, NJ started fast and furious in the 60's and much of this integral part of the Jersey Shore ecosystem was lost.  These forests are an important stop for migratory birds, and a natural barrier during storms and hurricanes.  Perhaps the largest preserved maritime forest in Ocean County, NJ is found at Island Beach State Park.  On Long Beach Island, the protected area around the … (3 comments)

 
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