Commitment to coastal resilience …

During a summit at Monmouth University, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced that the DEP is developing a comprehensive coastal resiliency plan that will guide protection of lives, property, infrastructure and natural environments through focused policies, regulations, resources and funding. “Our coast is an ecological and economic treasure, integral to our identity as a state,” Commissioner McCabe said. “Faced with the realities of global warming and sea-level rise, it is imperative that we put in place a cohesive, integrated plan that safeguards this treasure.” As part of its efforts, the DEP awarded grants to four regional planning teams to help identify and implement solutions to coastal and river flooding. Grants were awarded to teams representing Long Beach Island, the Hudson River waterfront, the Atlantic City area and Middlesex County. Read more.