We are a group of citizens working together to save Long Beach Island and the ocean from the destructive impact of the proposed wind project, and offer sensible renewable energy alternatives. We are a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization and do not endorse any candidates or politicians, but we do aggressively pursue programs, policies, and actions to protect the Island. See our fact-based research, keep informed, and find out how you can help us.
OUR TEAM
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Our coalition is led by Beach Haven resident Dr. Bob Stern, an engineer who previously managed the office in the U.S Department of Energy that oversaw the protection of the environment as it relates to energy programs and projects.
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Our all-volunteer coalition is made up of LBI homeowners, residents, business owners, and friends.
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We are ‘locals’ who care deeply about the future of our beautiful island.​
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​Team members include:
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Denise Boccia
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Sharon Mahoney
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Diane Mallet
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Kristina Tool
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Numerous concerned citizens!
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OUR MISSION
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As a result of misleading information and lack of public awareness regarding the proposed wind project off LBI, we formed the ‘LBI Coalition for Wind Without Impact’ in February 2021. We followed up by forming Save Long Beach Island, Inc. - a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, which allows tax deductible donations. ​
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We are a non-partisan, mission-driven grassroots coalition comprised of thousands of concerned LBI homeowners, business owners, and visitors. ​
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Our goal ​is to protect the Island’s natural shore and coastal environment and its economic lifeblood -- our tourism industry
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Therefore, we are opposed to the extremely damaging location, scope and size of the Atlantic Shores offshore wind project.
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Our organization is led by Beach Haven resident Dr. Bob Stern, an engineer who previously managed the office in the U.S. Department of Energy that oversaw the protection of the environment as it relates to energy programs and projects. ​
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OUR RECENT ACTIONS & PLANS ​
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Filed lawsuits against the project to overturn prior Atlantic Shores project approvals.
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Filed a lawsuit against the project too prevent airborne noise levels at the shore from exceeding standards during pile driving construction and turbine operation.
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Secured the remand of the Outer Continental Shelf Clean Air Act permit for the project. preventing it from starting offshore construction.
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Submitted a petition to designate a turbine free corridor along the East Coast to protect the migration of the North Atlantic right whale.
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Will file a lawsuit against the Empire Wind 1 Project to protect the viability of that corridor.
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Filed an Amicus lawsuit in support of the recent Presidential Directive on Wind Energy.
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Will petition the Interior Department to suspend the use of the Atlantic Shores project’s lease area.
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Will continue to inform the public that as long as that lease area. remains projects can reappear and that we all must remain engaged.
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