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Plover Nest Closes Gillikins Entrance At Island Beach State Park
A piping plover nest in Island Beach State Park has closed mobile sportfishing vehicle access at the Gillikins entrance through late August.

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A piping plover nest in Island Beach State Park has closed mobile sportfishing vehicle access at the Gillikins entrance through late August.

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