April 7, 2026

Dear Friends,

Congressman Jeff Van Drew announced last night that Ocean City will be among the towns to share $99 million in federal funding for much-needed beach replenishment projects. 

Funding is the first and most important step in a process that will lead to a full hydraulic renourishment of our north-end and downtown beaches.  

Over many years, the city team has established a great working partnership with the federal Army Corps of Engineers, the state Department of Environmental Protection, and the contractors who complete this type of work. We will work closely with our partners to make sure this important project can be completed as quickly as possible.

This will be the 11^th replenishment project for the north end since a 50-year agreement was signed in the early 1990s. Our administration was able to secure a separate 50-year agreement for south end beaches about 10 years ago. Across Ocean City’s eight miles of beaches, the program has been an overwhelming success in building dunes and protecting lives and property. 

We’ve been working closely with Congressman Van Drew and all of our elected officials from both sides of the aisle to secure this funding, and I want to thank them for their commitment to protecting our coastline. 

While we move forward with this project, our Public Works team will continue to move stockpiled sand onto the beaches that need it most. We’re looking forward to another great summer season in America’s Greatest Family Resort.

Warm regards,

Jay A. Gillian
Mayor