What is the purpose of the Coastal Climate Initiative?

Launched in 2021, our Coastal Climate Initiative (CCI) helps to advance projects that promote coastal resilience and enhance the nature-based functions these environments (like tidal saltwater marshes) provide. CCI directly supports The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey, an environmental nonprofit with over 60 years of experience working to protect water and lands in New Jersey, and their work to restore tidal saltwater marshes in the Barnegat Bay – part of NJNG's service territory.

How do saltwater wetlands help mitigate the effects of climate change?

Coastal marshes act as 'carbon sinks,' reducing emissions by actively removing carbon from the atmosphere and safely sequestering it away in the ground. These coastal environments also act as a natural barrier against climate impacts, reducing the effects of storm surges and helping protect people and property in New Jersey's coastal communities.

How can you help suppor the Coastal Climate Initiative?

By supporting CCI, you can help address climate change. Making a donation through your NJNG bill will further the critical work of The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey. You can request a one-time or monthly recurring donation added to your bill through our online form. To maximize the impact of your contribution, NJNG will match your donation dollar for dollar, up to a total of $50,000. All donations go directly to The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey.

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Helping Protect Our Coast and its Ecosystems

As a company headquartered at the Jersey Shore, we recognize the recreational, ecological and environmental value the coast offers for all residents. That’s why in 2021, we launched the Coastal Climate Initiative to advance environmental restoration, preservation and stewardship in our coastal communities and beyond.

Under this initiative, we committed $2 million in funding over the next five years to support projects and programs designed to improve the resiliency of our ecosystems and impacts from climate change, as well as strengthen community engagement and environmental education.

Advancing the Coastal Climate Initiative’s Mission

We continue to establish and cultivate partnerships, working in tandem to build stronger and more resilient communities. Since inception of CCI, we have supported the important work these nonprofits are doing in our local communities.

CCI Mission Map

To learn more, visit njresources.com/sustainability to read our 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report and understand how our business thinks about and acts upon our commitment to sustainability.

Helping Protect Our Coast and its Ecosystems

MONMOUTH CONSERVATION FOUNDATION – a steward of Scudder Preserve, a 90-acre, densely wooded, preserved habitat, which is home to century forest, grasslands, streams and riparian corridors that flow into the Navesink River, nature trails and ponds.

CONSERVE WILDLIFE FOUNDATION – extensive work in conservation, protecting and restoring natural habitats.

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IN NEW JERSEY — environmental nonprofit with over 60 years of experience working to protect water and islands in New Jersey.

NEW JERSEY AUDUBON — one of New Jersey’s leading environmental advocacy organizations dedicated to conservation, biodiversity and the protection of wildlife.

THE NATURAL RESOURCES EDUCATION FOUNDATION — a steward of The Lighthouse Center, a 200-acre property of diverse coastal habitat in Waretown, Ocean County.

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY URBAN COAST INSTITUTE — advances research, education and collaboration in the development and implementation of science-based policies and programs that support stewardship of healthy, productive and resilient coastal ecosystems and communities.