Environmental Bills Protecting New Jersey’s Shores
Protecting our oceans, beaches, and bays takes more than individual action. It also takes policies that address pollution at its source and safeguard our natural environment for future generations.
Bills We Support
Explore environmental bills affecting New Jersey and learn how you can make your voice heard. Whether it's reducing plastic pollution, protecting clean water, or preserving coastal habitats, your support can help move meaningful change forward.
Stop Balloon Pollution
Balloons may be part of a celebration, but when released outdoors, they can end up in our oceans, bays, and beaches. Balloon debris can harm marine wildlife and adds unnecessary litter to our coastal environment.
In 2024, New Jersey introduced Assembly Bill A3703, which proposed prohibiting intentional outdoor balloon releases. The bill was withdrawn from consideration and never became law. New Jersey still needs stronger statewide protections to prevent balloon pollution.
How You Can Help
Ask New Jersey to take action. Contact your state legislators and urge them to introduce and support legislation restricting intentional outdoor balloon releases.
Find your New Jersey state legislators.
Send them a message asking for statewide legislation to prevent intentional balloon releases.
Not sure what to say? Start here:
Dear [Legislator’s Name],
I’m writing as a New Jersey resident who cares about protecting our beaches, bays, and marine wildlife. I urge you to support statewide legislation prohibiting the intentional outdoor release of balloons.
Balloons released outdoors can end up in our waterways and on our beaches, where the debris can harm wildlife and contribute to pollution. In 2024, Assembly Bill A3703 proposed restrictions on intentional outdoor balloon releases, but it was withdrawn and never became law.
New Jersey needs stronger statewide protections to prevent this unnecessary pollution. Please consider introducing or supporting new legislation to prohibit intentional outdoor balloon releases and help safeguard our shores for future generations.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Town, New Jersey]
Every voice helps show that New Jersey residents care about keeping our shores clean and protecting the wildlife that calls them home.
Protecting Against Microplastics Act
Assembly Bill A5452
Why it matters
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that can enter our waterways and marine ecosystems. Preventing pollution at its source is an important step toward protecting the health of our ocean and the wildlife that depends on it.
What the bill proposes
The bill proposes restrictions on certain products containing intentionally added microplastics, along with disclosure requirements, pollution reduction measures, and research and monitoring.
How you can help
Contact your New Jersey state legislators and ask them to support efforts to reduce microplastic pollution.
Protect Our Health from Plastics Act
Senate Bill S4656
Why it matters
Plastic pollution is not just a problem for our beaches. Plastic products and packaging can contribute to waste and environmental contamination throughout their life cycle.
What the bill proposes
This proposal addresses plastic packaging and related environmental and health concerns. Visitors should review the bill text to understand its specific requirements.
How you can help
Learn about the proposal and contact your state legislators to ask how they plan to address plastic pollution in New Jersey.
Construction Containment and Pollution Prevention Act
Assembly Bill A3763
Why it matters
Debris and pollutants can travel from developed areas into storm drains, bays, and coastal waters. Preventing pollution before it enters the environment helps protect the waterways and habitats we depend on.
What the bill proposes
This proposal addresses containment and pollution prevention during construction and renovation activities.
How you can help
Review the bill's current status and contact your legislators if further action is appropriate.
Your Voice Makes a Difference
You don't have to be a policy expert to help protect our shores. Here are a few ways to get involved.
Learn about the legislation
Read the bill summary, understand what it would change, and follow its progress through the Legislature.
Contact your legislators
Tell your New Jersey Assembly members and state senator why protecting our environment matters to you.
Spread the word
Share the page with friends, family, and fellow ocean allies who care about the future of New Jersey's coast.
Be an Ocean Ally
Every action matters, from picking up litter on the beach to speaking up for stronger environmental protections. Together, we can help create lasting change for New Jersey's coast.
Stay connected with Alliance for a Living Ocean to learn about future advocacy opportunities, local stewardship efforts, and ways to get involved.
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