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A Guide to a Unique Tidal Marsh EcosystemIsland Beach State ParkOcean Countyw NJ

Sedge IslandsMarineConservationZone

Kayaking andStand UpPaddleboarding

Use of alchohol or illegal drugs

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The Ww9** acre Sedge Islands MarineConservation Zone )SIMCZf is located at thesouthern end of Island Beach State ParkxFloating buoys and signs along the boundarynotify the public that they are entering theSIMCZx This is one of New Jersey’s mostproductive wildlife habitats because it containsa combination of maritime forestw thicketw andan extensive tidal marshx The NJ Departmentof Environmental Protection manages thearea to protect it while making it accessible tothe public for a variety of recreational usesx

. NJ Division of Fish and Wildliferegulations apply

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Entering designated birdnesting areas

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Buster Island Trail

Spizzle Creek Trail

For emergencies call911 or 877-WARNDEP

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Editor: Michael JW Winters m/LxExecutive Director: Britta Wenzel