New Jersey Shellfisheries Associations
Who Are We
We are an organization of people engaged in traditional fisheries and
aquaculture in the coastal bays and rivers of NJ.
With knowledge of history and a vision of future industry challenges we support members, industry and government on practical matters, and long term planning.
NJSA Officers
President -Joe Rizzo – 609 618 3847
Vice President – Ned Gaine 917 723 4949
Secretary – Jeff Pritchard – 609 462 4040
Treasurer – Ray Crema – 609 204 8585
Your Support is Needed!
NJ Shellfish Association P.0 Box 311, Port Republic, NJ 08241
Areas of concern
Proposed floodgates for the Jersey Shore ( environmental impacts unknown ), general closing off of the inlets due to beach replenishment sand, and the enhanced right to farm bill currently being written which could give hatcheries and nurseries some protections.
Long Term Goals
Work with growers, educators and State officials to create a regulatory environment that embraces the long term survival of our environmentally friendly industry.
Inform the public on:
The benefits of eating shellfish. The environmental benefits commercial shellfish farms create.