LBT’s Field Station: A Hidden Gem in Holgate – Public Programs, Real Time Research and Immersive Opportunities for All with Angela Anderson

Angela presents the pioneering vision of the Long Beach Township Field Station and opportunities for the community. She focuses on the NJ Bay Island Initiative and the multiple grants the township has secured for the study and restoration efforts of the complex of marsh islands in our bay for coastal and community resilience.

Angela Andersen is the Resilience Project Manager for Long Beach Township and manages the Township’s Marine Education Field Station in Holgate. She is a certified Oyster Ambassador through the Oyster Master Guild. Angela is an award winning sustainability leader with 3 decades in the field. A certified Recycling Professional and Sustainable Resource Management Professional, she holds a Master of Arts in Environment & Community and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies. Angela lives on the island with her husband, 2 sons and puppy.

Help Document our Changing Coast with MyCoast: New Jersey with Amanda Archer

Join Amanda Archer and the hosts of Science Saturday for another great discussion centered on MyCoast and the various tools for users to submit community reports.

The Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (JC NERR) helps communities better understand and communicate flood risks and impacts through MyCoast: New Jersey. By collecting tide, weather, and location data, MyCoast informs state and local decision-makers to track flooding frequency, identify vulnerable areas, and develop resilience strategies to protect communities and the places they love. The platform also shares information on tides and flood preparedness for residents and visitors. See how community members are collecting data using MyCoast: New Jersey, and how that data is being used today by practitioners.

Amanda Archer has served as the Training & Engagement Coordinator at the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve since 2022. Her work aims to foster resilience in New Jersey by developing innovative tools and resources, providing learning opportunities for community leaders and organizations, facilitating collaboration among sectors, and advancing nature-based solutions in the estuary. She is a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner in Training (CERPIT) and Managing Director for the New Jersey Coastal Resilience Collaborative.

Seeing Red: Engaging Future Generations in Osprey Conservation with Ben Wurst

Ospreys have made a resounding recovery throughout New Jersey, where over 800 pairs nest along the majority of our waterways. NJDEP upgraded their status from threatened to stable in early 2025. Today, citizen scientists play a crucial role in monitoring ospreys and the health of their population throughout the state.

During this talk, Ben Wurst, Senior Wildlife Biologist with Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ, will talk about efforts to monitor and manage ospreys over the past two decades with emphasis on engaging the public in reporting nest activity online, through Osprey-watch.org. He will also discuss Project RedBand, an osprey banding and re-sighting project that was founded on Long Beach Island and how the public can help contribute to their long term stability.