Rep. Van Drew advances Hereford Inlet project phase for North Wildwood erosion fix
The video shows Rep. Jeff Van Drew speaking during a July 15, 2026, House committee proceeding on an amendment to the Hereford Inlet to Cape May Inlet coastal storm risk reduction project in Cape May County. He requests that the initial phase occur entirely in North Wildwood using sand from Hereford Inlet or local sources, citing years of severe erosion threatening residents, businesses, and infrastructure. Van Drew frames the measure as an immediate safety step while broader regional planning continues, then withdraws the amendment after the chairman agrees to collaborative work with the committee, Army Corps of Engineers, and stakeholders. The segment draws from his prepared remarks and direct committee interaction, with no external guests or graphics referenced.
Source: Congressman Jeff Van Drew