Pallone Secures $1.25 Million in Funding for Alberta Lake Environmental Cleanup and Restoration

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) 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.

"We appreciate Congressman Pallone supporting the residents of Neptune for this important project," said Neptune Mayor Kevin McMillan. "These improvements are necessary for the sustainability and vitality of Lake Alberta which is a great natural treasure for us all. We commend Congressman for continuing to be a champion in Washington DC for our environment."

The Alberta Lake Environmental Cleanup and Restoration Project was requested by Pallone through the Fiscal Year 2026 federal appropriations process, which allows members of the U.S. House to direct Community Project Funding toward locally identified infrastructure and environmental priorities.

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