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Web Mapping Application

The DEP has developed a map-based application in the ArcGIS Online mapping service to help users identify areas regulated by the Division of Land Resource Protection as well as other related environmental features and resources that may affect their proposed project. Users of this application can locate areas of interest, view and interact with the DEP’s GIS data and aerial imagery, and query for related environmental information.

View the entire list of layers in the Land Resource Profile.

For assistance, please use our user guide which is also located in the app on the top.

NOTICE: ArcGIS Online suggests to use the latest version of the following browsers for best performance: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer 11, and Safari. Failure to upgrade to the correct browser version may cause data to display incorrectly and may disable some features. The website leverages the local storage capabilities (similar to cookies) of the browser. If this storage is disabled, the site will not function properly. To learn how to enable local storage, consult the browser’s documentation.

NOTICE: For optimal performance, we currently recommend using the most recent versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers. Additionally, it is advised to maintain only one browser window or tab when using the ArcGIS Online application.

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Screening Tool

The DEP has also developed companion tools that generate customized reports summarizing the regulated areas and applicable features and resources within a user’s proposed project area. The screening tools access layers that are pertinent to applications for Land Resource Protection authorizations and permits.

The reports are based on information contained in the GIS layers, including all the limitations described in the metadata, and should not replace a field assessment of the site constraints.

The screening tools are available within the above web application and can be accessed by clicking on the Land Resource Screening Tool and the Water Resource Screening Tool icons, located on the toolbar at the top right of the application:

Land Resource & Water Resource Screening Tools

For guidance on how to use this tool, please use our user guide.

Not all layers listed in the Land Resource Protection Profile are screened in the report.

Maps and Guidance Documents

Description Date Link
Technical Manual for Evaluating Wildlife Impacts of Wind Turbines Requiring Coastal Permits 9/10/2010
Guidance for Appropriate Shoreline Protection and/or Storm Damage Reduction Measures for a Site Apr-13
Strategies to Minimize Adverse Impacts to Wildlife from Management Activities on Power Line Rights-of-way in New Jersey Jul-11
Description Date Link
Attachment C - Known Locations of Swamp Pink in NJ 11-May
Attachment D - Known Locations of Bog Turtles in NJ 11-May
TAW - Hardship Reduction 4/15/2019
Attachment F- Organizations to be contacted for the sale of property 2/16/2018
Vernal Habitat Protocol 5/12/2002
Vernal Habitat Data Sheet 11/14/2001
Protocols for the Establishment of Exceptional Resource Value Wetlands Based on Endangered or Threatened Species Documentation 11/1/2023
EPA: Priority Wetlands for the State of New Jersey Mar-94
Description Date Link
Mitigation Technical Manual 05/25/23
Regionalized Water-Budget Manual for Compensatory Wetland Mitigation Sites in New Jersey 7/22/2008
USACE/NJDEP Joint Conservation Restriction - Routine 11/5/2008
USACE/NJDEP Joint Conservation Restriction - Non-Routine/Mitigation Banks 11/5/2008
Wetland Mitigation Project Completion of Construction Form 4/2/2003
Wetlands Mitigation Area Model Deed/Conservation Restriction 6-Apr
Approved Mitigation Banks 4/27/2015
Description Date Link
Flood Hazard Area Control Act - Technical Manual 7/28/2023
Stream Cleaning Guidelines 10/19/2022
List Of Threatened and Endangered Species that are Critically Dependent on Regulated Waters for Survival 5/15/2008
Description Date Link
Single-Family Homes and Duplexes: A Guide to CAFRA 3/20/2017
Technical Manual for Evaluating Wildlife Impacts of Wind Turbines Requiring Coastal Permits 9/10/2010
Permit by Rule: A Guide for Single Family/Duplex Homeowners & Construction Code Officials Dec-00
Guidance for Appropriate Shoreline Protection and/or Storm Damage Reduction Measures for a Site 13-Apr
NJ Wetlands Order Basis And Background 1972
Figures 7 & 8 ( Coastal Bluffs) from CZM Rule
Restoration of Sand Dunes Along the Mid-Atlantic Coast (Soil Conservation Service, 1992) 1992
Guidelines and Recommendations for Coastal Dune Restoration and Creation Projects (DEP, 1985) 1985
Beach Dune Walkover Structures (Florida Sea Grant, 1981) 1981
Description Date Link
Island Beach 1986
Lower Barnegat Bay 1986
Lower Barnegat Bay - 2012 2012
Upper Barnegat Bay 1986
Upper Barnegat Bay - 2012 2012
Little Egg Harber Bay 1987
Little Egg Harbor Bay 2001
Little Egg Harbor Bay 2011
Asbury Park 1979
Atlantic City 1979
Avalon 1979
Barnegat Light 1979
Beach Haven 1979
Brigantine Inlet 1979
Cape May 1979
Forked River 1979
Lakewood 1979
Long Beach NE 1979
Long Branch 1979
Marmora 1979
Manasquan and Metedeconk Rivers - Eelgrass 1980
Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers - Eelgrass 1980
Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers - Stations 1983 & 2015 1983 & 2015
Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers 2015
New Gretna 1979
Ocean City 1979
Oceanville 1979
Pleasantville 1979
Point Pleasant 1979
Sandy Hook 1979
Sea Isle City 1979
Seaside Park 1979
Ship Bottom 1979
Stone Harbor 1979
Toms River 1979
Tuckerton 1979
West Creek 1979
Wildwood 1979
Woodbine 1979


The below detailed shellfish distribution maps depict areas that have a current shellfish density equal to or greater than 0.20 shellfish per square foot, or have a history of natural shellfish production. For a complete review of a particular site, all maps within the time series for that area should be consulted. For example, if a map from 1983 shows the area in question as having a “moderate density” of hard clams, while a newer map shows “low density”, the property is still considered shellfish habitat and subject to the shellfish habitat rules as such.

It should be noted that these maps do not include undocumented, regulated shellfish areas. These areas, which are not depicted on these maps, are also regulated as Shellfish habitat by the Division of Land Use Regulation. Conclusive evidence concerning the presence/absence of shellfish requires site inspections and habitat assessments.

Therefore, these shellfish maps alone are not sufficient to determine the presence/absence of regulated shellfish habitat. This is a compilation of data merely for informational purposes. The NJDEP does not warrant or guarantee the quality or completeness of the content on this website. State of New Jersey shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data.

Description Date Link
Bayville to Oyster Creek--Soft Clam and Hard Clam 1986
Barnegat Bay (Lower) Hard Clam Distribution 2012
Barnegat Bay (Central) Hard Clam Distribution 2012
Barnegat Bay (Upper) Hard Clam Distribution 2012
Delaware Bay Resources 2021
Great Egg Harbor River--Shellfish and Oysters 1984
Great Bay Area--Hard Clams 2016
Great Bay Area--Oysters 2016
Little Egg Harbor to Longport 1963
Little Egg Harbor Bay 1987
Little Egg Harbor Bay 2011
Little Egg Harbor Bay - Hard Clam 2001
Little Egg Inlet to Mullica River--Hard Clam Density 1988
Long Branch to Manasquan Inlet 1963
Longport to Cape May 1963
Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Harbor 1963
Manasquan and Metedeconk Rivers--Hard Clam Density 1984
Manasquan and Metedeconk Rivers--Soft Clam and Blue Mussel Beds 1984
Manasquan and Metedeconk Rivers--All 1984
Mantoloking to Toms River--Soft Clam and Hard Clam 1986
Mullica River--Shell and Oyster Beds 1984
Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers--Soft Clam and Oyster Beds 1983
Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers--Soft Clam and Oyster Beds - 2015 2015
Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers--Hard Clam Density 1983
Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers--All 1983
Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers--Hard Clam Density - 2015 2015
Neptune City/Shark River Hills--Hard Clam 1984
Perth Amboy to Sandy Hook--Hard Clam 1983
Perth Amboy to Sandy Hook--Mussels/Oysters 1983
Perth Amboy to Sandy Hook--Surf and Soft Clams 1983
Raritan and Sandy Hook Bay - Hard Clam 2000
Raritan and Sandy Hook Bay - Hard Clam - 2014 2014
Raritan and Sandy Hook Bay - Blue Mussels - 2000 2000
Raritan and Sandy Hook Bay - Blue Mussels - 2014 2014
Raritan and Sandy Hook Bay - Surf and Soft Clam - 2000 2000
Raritan and Sandy Hook Bay - Surf and Soft Clam - 2014 2014
Shrewsbury River to Long Branch 1963
Shark River--Mussel Beds 1984
Waretown to Stafford--Soft Clam and Hard Clam 1986
Description Date Link
Homes over Water Conveyances (Adopted 12/1/10) 2/17/2011
Upland Property Valuation - - Commercial/Industrial and Residential Upland Licenses (Adopted 12/1/10) 2/17/2011
Boat Club Resolution (Adopted 11/03/10) 2/17/2011
Bridge Policy (Adopted 11/3/10) 2/17/2011
Condominium Policy (Adopted 11/3/10) 2/17/2011
Grant Re-consideration Policy (Adopted 11/03/10) 2/17/2011
Residential Licenses - Water Structures only (Adopted 11/03/10) 2/17/2011
Utility or Utility Related Projects (Adopted 10/06/10) 2/17/2011
Special Council Resolutions Adopted (Adopted 6/2/10)
- Good Faith Discount
- Council License Approval
Elimination of One Way Fee Adjustment for Licenses/Leases
Aquaculture License Fee Policy (Adopted 3/3/10) 2/17/2011
Resolution Concerning Marina Policy (Adopted 3/3/10) 2/17/2011
Resolution: Revised Outfall Policy (Adopted 4/4/13) 4/4/2013
Tidelands Real Estate Appraisal Report Requirements & Checklist 1/1/2020