The Economic Times

In 2015, New Jersey pumped 30,000 cubic yards of dredged mud into a breach splitting Mordecai Island; the project rejoined the island and rebuilt nesting habitat

Mordecai Island in New Jersey has faced significant erosion, losing half of its land over the past century. To combat this, engineers introduced dredged sediment in 2015, boosting the island's elevation and benefiting nesting birds. Research conducted between 2017 and 2019 indicated that the island remained stable, despite concerns over sediment movement. It plays a crucial role in absorbing wave energy, essential for coastal defense.