A Landmark Program With Visible Results'''

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ESTUARY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
A Landmark Program With Visible Results...
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What is the EEP?
The Estuary Enhancement Program is an
environmental improvement program designed to
increase aquatic production in the Delaware
Estuary. It is a comprehensive approach that
combines innovative ecological and technological
initiatives in ways that provide a wide range of
benefits for the environment, ecology, wildlife
and people of the region. PSEG initiated the EEP
in 1994 as part of the special conditions of
Salem Station's cooling water permit. It includes
restoration, enhancement and/or preservation of
more than 20,000 acres of degraded salt marsh and
adjacent uplands. The EEP, the largest privately
funded program of its kind in the country, and
probably the world, is advancing knowledge of
salt marsh function and restoration
principles. PSEG restoration sites are host to
diverse and abundant communities of fish, birds,
and other wildlife, and support public use
opportunities.
Site information and directions available online
at www.pseg.com/environment/
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Program Scope

• Estuary Enhancement Program
• Restoration, enhancement and/or preservation of
  more than 20,000 acres of degraded salt marsh
  adjacent uplands in the Delaware Estuary.
• Construction of 8 fish ladders to enhance river
  herring migration. Additional fish ladders will
  be installed in NJ and DE between 2003 and 2006.
• An extensive biological monitoring program for
  assessing fish abundance and overall program
  success.
• Upgraded fish protection technology at Salem
  Stations cooling water intake to increase fish
  survival.
• Studies to investigate underwater technologies
  with potential for diverting fish from Salem
  Stations intake area.
• Support for artificial reef programs in NJ and
  DE, habitat restoration, scientific research
  related to salt marshes and salt marsh ecology,
  and environmental education programs.

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EEP Sites
New Jersey 3 Formerly Diked Salt Hay Farm
Wetland Restoration Sites 2 Phragmites Control
Wetland Restoration Sites 1 Preservation Site 2
Fish Ladders Delaware 5 Phragmites Control
Wetland Restoration Sites Sites 6 Fish Ladders
Site information and directions available online
at www.pseg.com/environment/
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Dennis Twp. Site
This 578-acre formerly diked salt hay farm
wetland restoration site, located in Eldora, NJ
(Cape May County) is situated on the shoreline of
Delaware Bay. Restoration construction was
initiated in March 1996 and completed in August
1996. The site revegetated naturally with
Spartina alterniflora (smooth cordgrass), and was
considered fully restored in just four years.
The site is host to diverse and abundant
communities of fish, birds, and other wildlife.
Summer 1999
Fall 1996 following Restoration construction
Enhancements1 observation area, 1 floating
platform, nature trail, boat launch.
Summer 2000
Floating Observation Platform
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Maurice River Twp. Site
This 1,396-acre formerly diked salt hay farm
wetland restoration site, located in
Heislerville, NJ (Cumberland County) is situated
on the shoreline of Delaware Bay. Restoration
construction was initiated in December 1996 and
completed in March 1998. The site is revegetating
naturally with Spartina alterniflora (smooth
cordgrass) and is considered nearly fully
restored in just four years. It is host to
diverse and abundant species of fish, birds and
wildlife. Visit in Spring to see migratory
horseshoe crabs during spawning season and
shorebirds fueling up on horseshoe crab eggs for
their journey northward.
Spring 1998
Summer 2000
Observation Platform
Enhancements1 observation platform,
educationsigns, boat launches.
Summer 2000
Horseshoe Crabs
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Commercial Twp. Site
This 4,171-acre formerly diked salt hay farm
wetland restoration site, located in Port Norris,
NJ (Cumberland County) is situated on the
shoreline of Delaware Bay. Restoration
construction was initiated in December 1996 and
completed in November 1997. The site is
revegetating naturally with Spartina alterniflora
(smooth cordgrass) an is on a course for
successful restoration. It is host to diverse and
abundant species of fish, birds and wildlife.
Visit this site to do some crabbing off the
boardwalks to do some birding along the nature
trail.
Summer 1998
Summer 1999
Enhancements2 boardwalks, 1 observationplatform
, nature trail, boat launch.
Boardwalk near Delaware Bay Schooner Project
Fall 1999
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Alloway Creek Watershed Site
This 3,076-acre Phragmites Control wetland
restoration site, located in Elsinboro Hancocks
Bridge, NJ (Salem County) is situated along
Alloways Creek the Delaware River. Restoration
activities were initiated in August 1996 and are
ongoing. The site is revegetating naturally with
Spartina alterniflora (smooth cordgrass) and
other wetland plants such as cattail, sedges and
rushes. It is host to diverse and abundant
species of fish, birds and wildlife. Visit this
site to do some birding from the observation
platforms or to fish along the banks of the
Delaware River.
Phragmites
Alloway Creek Watershed Site
Cattail
Rushes Sedges
Summer 1999(Spartina alterniflora)
Arrow Arum
Enhancements1 boardwalk, 2 observationplatforms
, nature trail, wildlifeviewing blind.
Beach Access
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Cohansey River Watershed Site
This 1,055-acre Phragmites Control wetland
restoration site, located in Fairton and
Hopewell, NJ (Cumberland County) is situated
along the Cohansey River. Restoration activities
were initiated in August 1996 and are ongoing.
The site is revegetating naturally with Spartina
alterniflora (smooth cordgrass) and other wetland
plants such as cattail, sedges and rushes. It is
host to diverse and abundant species of fish,
birds and wildlife. Visit this site to do some
birding from the boardwalk, or to do some fishing
from the boat ramp.
Phragmites
Cohansey River Watershed Site
Summer 2000
Enhancements1 boardwalk, observationareas,
nature trail, outdoorclassroom areas, boat
launch.
Outdoor Classroom
Summer 2000
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Cedar Swamp
This 1,087-acre Phragmites Control wetland
restoration site, located in Blackbird Hundred,
DE (New Castle County) is situated along the
Delaware River. Restoration activities were
initiated in August 1995 and are ongoing. The
site is revegetating naturally with Spartina
alterniflora (smooth cordgrass) and other wetland
plants. It is host to diverse and abundant
species of fish, birds and wildlife. Visit this
site to do some birding from the boardwalk, or to
do some fishing from the boat ramp.
Fall 1999
Summer 2000
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The Rocks
This 736-acre Phragmites Control wetland
restoration site, located in Odessa,
Appoquinimink Hundred, DE (New Castle County) is
situated along the Delaware River. Restoration
activities were initiated in August 1995 and are
ongoing. The site is revegetating naturally with
Spartina alterniflora (smooth cordgrass) and
other wetland plants. It is host to diverse and
abundant species of fish, birds and wildlife.
Visit this site to do some birding from the
boardwalk, or to do some fishing from the boat
ramp.
Fall 1999
Summer 2000
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Fish Ladders
PSEG has installed eight fish ladders along
tributaries in New Jersey and Delaware to enhance
river herring migration. Fish ladders help
anadromous fish, like river herring, migrate
past barriers such as dams which block access to
higher quality spawning and nursery areas. PSEG
installed its eight fish ladders between 1996 and
1999. Four additional ladders will be installed
between 2003 through 2006 in DE and NJ. The
ladders are successfully passing river herring,
as well as other species such as perch and
bluegill. The fish ladders are providing river
herring with access to an additional 700 acres of
habitat and over 100 miles of associated streams
and creeks.
Silver Lake (Dover, DE)
Sunset Lake (Bridgeton, NJ)
Moores Lake (Dover, DE)
Interior viewof fish ladder
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Biological Monitoring
Biological monitoring is a key component of
PSEGs Estuary Enhancement Program. It includes
restoration site, bay-wide, Station, and fish
ladder monitoring that helps scientists assess
abundance of juvenile fish in the estuary,
evaluate the effectiveness of various
restoration techniques and determine the success
of restoration efforts. PSEGs program is helping
advance scientific knowledge about the estuary.
Tidal Creek Sampling
Marsh Productivity Monitoring
Fish Ladder Monitoring
Recording Sampling Results
Beach Sampling with Seine Net
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
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Station Initiatives
PSEG has a history of continually improving
Salems cooling water intake to reduce impacts to
fish and other aquatic animals. Improvements
made to Salems intake screens in 1995 have
increased fish survival by more than 50 -
demonstrating success in reducing impacts and
returning a greater number of fish to the river
unharmed. Studies of sound deterrent technology
were also conducted to assess the use of sound to
deter fish from entering the intake
area. Additional studies of underwater
technologies are planned.
Salem Generating Station
Scientists examining intake screens
Intake screen beinglifted into place
Fish debris return troughs
Sound deterrent studies
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Public Participation
There has been extensive scientific, regulatory,
and public involvement in the development and
implementation of the EEP. Advisory
committees helped PSEG design and implement the
various components of the restoration and
monitoring programs. And the public participated
through community involvement committees in
development of public use features for each
site. This has helped ensure that the EEP is
carried out in ways that are compatible with
regulatory and local needs as well as long-term
goals for enhancement, protection and stewardship
of natural resources. PSEG works with an EEP
Advisory Committee, and Community Involvement
Committees. The public has also had opportunities
to participate through open houses, public events
and regulatory processes.
Advisory Committee Field Tour
Field Tour
Scientists
Open Houses
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Education Ecotourism
Special Events
Workshops for educators and environmental
organizations
Access for fishing, hunting, crabbing, trapping
and nature observation
Education and outdoor learning experiences for
children
Shorebird wildlife observation
Facilities with wonderful vistas and education
signs
Newsletters, videos and educational materials
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Preservation
Historic Houses atBayside Tract
PSEG has permanently protected properties
acquired for its restoration efforts. Deeds of
Conservation Restriction have been placed on
properties that are part of the EEP to protect
them against development in perpetuity. Historic
structures and houses acquired as part of the
properties for EEP restoration activities have
also been protected. The Abel Nicholson House
acquired as part of the EEP was designated a
National Landmark in 2000. The houses at the
Companys Bayside Tract were deed restricted
prior to their sale to private owners.
Samuels/Brooks House
Buttonwood Farm
National Landmark 1722 Abel and Mary Nicholson
Patterned-end Brick House(Elsinboro)
Bitters Farm
Durham House
Historic Floating Cabin (Presently at Hancock
Harbor)
Roork Brick Mortar House
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Other Program Elements
PSEG engaged The Nature Conservancy as property
manager for the NJ sites. They monitor public
access at restoration sites, facilitate education
programs, monitor osprey nesting platforms and
wildlife at EEP sites, and help foster
stewardship for the natural resources being
restored and enhanced through the EEP. In
addition, PSEG provided local communities with
guarantees for long-term maintenance and other
assurances.
Observation Platform(Alloway Creek Site)
Teacher Workshop at CRW
Boardwalk(Cohansey River Site)
Osprey NestingPlatform
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Environmental Benefits

• Expanded habitat food sourcesfor fish and
  wildlife
• Increased biodiversity
• Protection of natural historic resources
• Expanding the Greenway of contiguous protected
  natural resources along the coast of the Delaware
  Bay and River.
• Advancements in knowledge about salt marshes,
  their functions, values and contributions to the
  ecosystem.

Commercial Twp. Site
Atlantic Croaker
Great Egrets
Expanding Scientific Knowledge(Scientists on
Field Tours)
Alloway Creek Site Mixed Vegetation Test Area
Dennis Twp. Site(Spartina alterniflora)
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Benefits for Wildlife
Habitat for fish at ACW
Juvenile fish at MRT
Osprey at MRT
Songbirds, Shorebirds, Wading Birds Hawks
Horseshoe Crabs at MRT
Turtles
Mud Snails
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Award Winning Program...
with immediate and long-term environmental,
ecological, historical, cultural, and public
benefits.
Boardwalks and nature trails for education and
enjoyment (Silver Run School visits the
Commercial Twp. Site)
Outdoor Classroom (Fairfield Twp. Educators
atthe Cohansey River Site)
Observation Platforms inNatural Area (Bayside
Tract)
Access and Opportunities for Environmental
Groups,Educators and the Public
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Visible Results...
Commercial Twp. Site
Maurice River Twp. Site
Dennis Twp. Site
Alloway Creek Site
Cohansey River Site
a restoration success story!
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Information
Visit our website at www.pseg.com/environment/ For
information about and directions to our EEP
restoration and fish ladder sites.
Or call us toll-free at 1-888-MARSHES