Ocean City Beaches To Get Replenishment This Year

Mayor announces federal funding secured for beach restoration project

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Ocean City, New Jersey will be the first shore town to receive beach replenishment this year, Mayor Jay A. Gillian announced. The decision follows ongoing efforts with federal and state partners to secure funding for the north-end beaches. Congressman Jeff Van Drew and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle visited Ocean City to share the news, indicating that a source of short-term funding has been identified with work potentially beginning within months.

Why it matters

Beach replenishment is vital for safeguarding lives, property, and the local economy in coastal towns like Ocean City that rely heavily on tourism. The ongoing Army Corps beach replenishment program helps address erosion issues that occur after winter and early-spring storms.

The details

Ocean City will be the first shore town to receive beach replenishment this year, with work potentially beginning within months. The city has been collaborating with federal and state partners, including Congressman Jeff Van Drew and the Army Corps of Engineers, to secure funding for the north-end beaches. Ocean City is also continuing to harvest and stockpile sand to address eroded beaches along the Boardwalk in preparation for the summer season.

  • Congressman Jeff Van Drew and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle visited Ocean City to share the news in February 2026.
  • Work on the beach replenishment project is expected to begin within months.

The players

Jay A. Gillian

The mayor of Ocean City, New Jersey.

Jeff Van Drew

A U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey's 2nd congressional district.

Adam Telle

The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The federal agency responsible for the beach replenishment program.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

The state agency that will collaborate with the Army Corps on the project.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Further updates on the funding, design, and construction timeline will be provided as more information becomes available.

The takeaway

This beach replenishment project in Ocean City highlights the ongoing efforts by coastal communities to address erosion and protect their shorelines, which are vital for supporting local economies and safeguarding lives and property.