New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. has secured $1.25 million in federal Community Project Funding in Fiscal Year 2026 to support the Alberta Lake Environmental Cleanup and Restoration Project in Neptune Township, a critical effort to address flooding, pollution, and long-term environmental degradation at the site.
“ This funding allows Neptune Township to address serious flooding and water quality problems at Alberta Lake before they become even more damaging ,” said Pallone .
“Restoring the lake improves stormwater management, protects nearby homes and roads, and strengthens the resilience of the community as extreme weather events become more frequent.”
The project will include dredging , environmental cleanup, shoreline stabilization, and replanting of native vegetation to restore the health and functionality of Alberta Lake.
The lake is a man-made reservoir that plays an essential role in managing stormwater runoff from surrounding neighborhoods and channeling outflow to the Shark River and Sylvan Lake.