This week's podcast features Save Barnegat Bay with Executive Director Britta Forsberg explained that the organization has spent more than 55 years protecting the bay through advocacy, conservation, and community education. She emphasized that rapid development, stormwater runoff, and fertilizer pollution are major threats to the health of Barnegat Bay, impacting wildlife, water quality, tourism, and residents’ quality of life. Forsberg highlighted practical solutions residents can take part in, including reducing fertilizer use, planting native species, supporting oyster farming, and participating in local environmental efforts. She also stressed that protecting the bay is a shared community responsibility and encouraged residents to stay informed and involved through Save Barnegat Bay’s outreach and advocacy work.

Listen now: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lbi-region-podcast--5510518 or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VvgZYd7zTTI