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Welcome to Navesink Maritime Heritage AssociationNavesink Maritime Heritage Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving knowledge and appreciation of Monmouth County's maritime heritage through programs that teach wooden boat building and boat handling skills; through preserving the history of Monmouth County's wooden boat builders and other maritime history; and through the experiential on-the-water programs of River Rangers for children age 10-14, Adults and families of all ages, and Sea Scout Ship #5 Navesink for co-ed youth age 14-21. |
Upcoming events
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07/26/2021 08:30 • Navesink River and Swimming Rivers
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08/02/2021 08:30 • Navesink River and Swimming Rivers
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08/09/2021 08:30 • Navesink River and Swimming Rivers
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09/12/2021 10:00 • Maple Cove, Red Bank (North end of Maple Avenue)
UpdatesA MESSAGE ON POST CORONA DREAMING Dear NMHA volunteers, members, and friends, Businesses, families, clubs and non-profit organizations are all struggling to even survive, let alone think much about post coronavirus activities. It will be a struggle, but once we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel, NMHA would like to offer as many activities as possible for all to enjoy. Since we cannot predict the date on which we will be able to resume normal operations we will continue to schedule activities. Some will be free and some will require payment to sign up. We sometimes ask for payment to allow certainty of the event's financial viability when it occurs. (such as boat charters), but we make all arrangements "subject to coronovirus". As such, if we need to cancel because of coronavirus we will provide full refunds. Therefore if you are post-corona dreaming about River Rangers, a river cruise, a family paddle, or a history trip around Staten Island, don't hesitate to sign up, there is no risk and we will return to community fun as soon as possible after the all clear signal. Rik van Hemmen, President NMHA PLEASE RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP NMHA volunteers enjoy running all its many programs, but we do not spend much time on member fundraising. We just want you to pay annual dues, join the party and not be bugged by continuous requests for money. Much of our funding comes from grants, and foundation that provide grants like to see strong memberships counts. Please renew your membership or join NMHA. It is not expensive and it helps us so much in focusing on the fun. Please note that our membership is per calendar year. Renew now and you will be a member for 2020. Renewals made in November and December of a calendar year will apply for the next calendar year. Sponsors and Partners | Around the RiverFish Die-Offs in the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers
Some Q & A from NJDEP HERE
Bald Eagle Abundance! The banning of DDT in 1972 and the cleaning of polluted rivers and creeks has played a big part in the resurgence of Bald Eagles (and all fish-eating birds of prey) since the 1970's. More information HERE and HERE.
SIX bald Eagles were seen on the mud flats at the mouth of the Navesink during NMHA's Bird watching Cruise in 2020!
FREE Public Presentation. Register HERE
The Clean Ocean Action Citizen Scientist water quality monitoring program for the Navesink has been a great success! Local people and government working together to improve the water quality. Except that one efficient environmental asset is missing - OYSTERS! Outdated rules and over-caution ban oysters from the Navesink. This need not be. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! Go to NavesinkMaritime.Org/Events and take the survey.
NMHA's STORE IS OPEN FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON! The book Chronology of Boating on the Navesink River would be a great present for someone who has moved away from the area.
Guns Blazing! The War of 1812 and the New Jersey Shore is for lovers of the early history of the US Navy, with wonderful paintings of ship-on-ship battles.
Go HERE to explore these and other items in the Store.
OYSTERS: NATURE'S PROTECTORS Read an essay by Merdith Comi of NY/NJ Baykeeper HERE
OCEANIC BRIDGE REDEVELOPMENT September 2020. Monmoith County has been conducting Public Information Meetings in our area for some years. Read the latest updates HERE
BERTHS FOR HISTORIC SHIPS The Historic Liberty ship John W Brown museum is berthed in its town of creation, Baltimore, Maryland. From the National Maritime Historical Society.
SEALS IN SANDY HOOK BAY December 2019. It is truly fun to be able to observe these large marine mammals so closely in our urban environment. This is the Sandy Hook National Park info on seals. |
See letter from Clean Ocean Action to NJ DEP requesting a meeting to discuss the issues 
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