The Beautiful Bay

The beautiful Shark River bay glistens from the suns rays.
The Osprey

Among the many wildlife is this treasure who revealed white under its wings when it took flight.
Sailing in Shark River

Here are two sailors enjoying the beautiful summer weather at Shark River.
Graylag Geese

These are the two graylag geese that made up part of the family of five with two adult swans and their offspring.

Welcome to SharkRiver.org

“Protecting Our Water – Improving The Environment”

Shark River Cleanup Coalition Inc. aims to significantly enhance the water quality of the Shark River Estuary and its fresh water tributaries, to improve and protect habitats important to the conservation and abundance of the wildlife, to protect the recreational and commercial uses from degradation and pollution, thereby ensuring the ecological and economical stability of this important watershed.

The SRCC is a non profit 501(c)3 and all donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. The SRCC does not endorse any political parties or candidates nor does it take any position regarding political issues. The SRCC is not responsible for any statements made by anyone other than the official spokesperson of the SRCC.

Please feel free to visit this site often as we are constantly updating it.

This is your river and it needs your help to clean it up.

SRCC Highlights

Shark River Cleanup – June 22nd, 2013

Jun 5, 2013

Join the Shark River Cleanup Coalition in a Wave of Action with Clean Ocean Action at Shark River. Cleanup begins at Memorial Park in Neptune City on Saturday, June 22, 2013 and goes from 9am – 2:00pm. Come out and support your local environment, fishery, and shore recreation!
River Herring Watch 2013

Mar 26, 2013

The Anglers Conservation Network and the NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program invite you to join us for an informational training session on March 27th at 7:00pm at the Midtown Community School 1155 Rt. 33 Neptune, NJ Room 121.
Hurricane Sandy Aftermath Photos

Feb 10, 2013

We’ve uploaded some photos from the destruction that Hurricane Sandy caused to our local surrounding community. Photos include Shark River Hills, The Beach, Boardwalk, and other neighboring towns. If you have any photos that you would like to share please let us know!
Coastal Lakes Summit – Monmouth University

Jan 14, 2013

Save the date – February 12th, 2013, Monmouth University – Discussion on Sandy Recovery, Flood Control, Stormwater Management, Dredging, Permitting,
NJ Oyster Colony to be Expanded in Monmouth County

Jan 14, 2013

Stand by for increased shelling at a Monmouth County, N.J., naval base. State environmental officials are allowing an experimental oyster colony at a Navy pier in Middletown to expand.
Happy Thanksgiving From SRCC

Nov 22, 2012

The Shark River Clean-Up Coalition Wishes You A Warm and Thoughtful Thanksgiving.

Check This Out

NJ Oyster Colony to be Expanded in Monmouth County

Stand by for increased shelling at a Monmouth County, N.J., naval base. State environmental officials are allowing an experimental oyster colony at a Navy pier in Middletown to expand.
NJ American Water Loss

Freeholder John P. Curley says NJAW should reimburse those who were affected by the water main break.
NJ Drinking Water – EPA

Water suppliers provide reports that tell where drinking water comes from, & what contaminants may be in it.
NJDEP reports on Wreck Pond.

Wreck Pond is a coastal lake in Monmouth County that flourished with recreational activities in the 1960s.