Will fish and wildlife be protected during the the dredging activity?
The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDEP DF&W) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will be consulted during the preparation of the EID. The NJDEP DF&W and the US-FWS will issue guidelines that must be adhered to during the project’s construction to minimize impacts and protect fish and wildlife. • What is being done to protect the historic character of the canal? The Canal is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. The NJWSA has retained the services of a firm specializing in historic resources. Coordination with the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office and local historical commissions will take place throughout the duration of the project. The project design will take into account the cultural resources surrounding the canal. • What type of noise and air quality issues will be associated with the dredging activity? All local noise ordinances dealing with decibel levels and hours of allowed activity will be followed. As the project progresses,
