December 3, 2019 — As part of Governor Murphy’s expanded goal of reaching 7,500 MW of offshore wind generation by 2035, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will lead a newly established working group of fishing and conservation groups to provide guidance to the Administration’s overall strategy and approach to achieving its offshore wind goals, New Jersey DEP Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced.
The New Jersey Environmental Resources Offshore Wind Working Group will draw representatives from commercial and recreational fishing industries, conservation organizations, maritime industry, and fisheries councils. The Working Group will ensure that interested parties have a seat at the table with government officials to help shape the Murphy Administration’s offshore wind strategy and implementation.
Representatives from state and federal governments will serve in an ex officio capacity.
The establishment of the Working Group recognizes that engagement is critical to the success of the Murphy Administration’s clean energy, economic development and natural resource preservation goals. This working group will build on the ongoing stakeholder engagement that both DEP and the Board of Public Utilities have conducted during the development of the Administration’s offshore wind strategic plan and solicitation process.