The New Jersey Shore Proetction Master Plan was developed through a series of preliminary and draft working documents as well as public workshops and hearings. At appropireate stages of the study program, significant public and government agency comments were reviewed and incorporated. The Master Plan represents the culmination of this process. This first volume presents The Plan itself along with a summary discussion of the physical, socioeconomic, and environmental setting along the New Jersey shore. It also includes a discussion of the studies and coordination activities which will continue to take place during implementation of the Master Plan.Prepared with the assistance of Dames & Moore [Cranford, NJ 07016]Contract Number DBC-P168 Jo...