MAYS LANDING- Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) R.D. James in support of the Maurice River dredging project. This critical project will expedite economic growth and coastal resilience in South Jersey and the Delaware Bayshore. It has been nearly 25 years since the Maurice River was last serviced; far past the optimal 5-8 year maintenance cycle. In July, Congressman Van Drew visited with local leaders, business owners, and Army Corps of Engineers officials to inspect the project site firsthand.

“This project is critical and will expedite much-needed economic growth in South Jersey,” said Rep. Van Drew. “We will work our hardest to see this long-overdue project is approved and implemented.”