On December 5, 2006, Commissioner McCarty officiated at the dedication ceremony of the new Ocean Ridge National Area (ORNA). ORNA consists of 4.5 acres of a pristine open water area and mangroves preserving a natural habitat for fisheries and wildlife. The new facility includes a 2-story observation desk, educating kiosks, 1,300 ft. concrete nature trail, boardwalk, boat basin and day-use dock with nine slips. This was a successful collaboration of efforts that included the Town of Ocean Ridge and the Department of Environmental Protection agency.
Pictured (l - r): Nancy L. Hogan, Ocean Ridge Town Commissioner, Commissioner Mary McCarty and Rich Walesky, ERM.
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