LBT’s Field Station: A Hidden Gem in Holgate- Public Programs, Real Time Research and Immersive Opportunities For All

On March 29th via Zoom, join Angela Andersen and the hosts of Science Saturday for another great discussion centered on the LBT Field Station.

Angela will present on the pioneering vision of the Long Beach Township Field Station and opportunities for the community. She will focus 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.

(Photo Credit: Alyssa Mancini)