The Barnegat Bay Partnership, headquartered on the Ocean County College campus in Toms River, is one of 28 Environmental Protection Agency-designated National Estuary Programs established to enhance the water quality and ecological integrity of estuaries of national significance. BBP brings together federal, state, municipal, academic, business and private organizations and community members to help restore and protect Barnegat Bay and its watershed.

Each year, BBP requests applications from passionate students with an interest in gaining hands-on field experience in…