NJCRC Reorganizes with New Board of Directors, 2024-25 Work Plan

The NJCRC recently approved a new leadership structure, operating procedures, and biennial work plan, setting the course for the organization’s work and development for the coming years.

Listen: America Adapts Podcast Spotlights N.J. Coastal & Climate Resilience Conference

The America Adapts podcast has released a special episode that delves into the proceedings of the New Jersey Coastal & Climate Resilience Conference, hosted in March by the NJCRC and NJDEP. Host Doug Parsons interviewed 13 speakers and attendees about their takeaways from the conference, work in the field, and observations on how climate change is impacting New Jersey communities.

NJCoastalResilience.org is the New Online Home of the NJCRC

The NJCRC website now has a new look, a new home, and new tools for users! Now at NJCoastalResilience.org, the site has been redesigned to accommodate its continued growth and provide more useful resources for public officials, residents and other stakeholders with an interest in coastal resilience in New Jersey.

Rebuild by Design Report Calls for Greater Resilience Investment

NJCRC partner Rebuild by Design has released an “Atlas of Disaster: New Jersey” report that sheds light on the devastating impact of climate disasters across New Jersey from 2011-21, with recent data extending to 2023.

NJDEP Receives $72 Million to Advance Resilience Projects Across Multiple Counties

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has received a $72 million federal grant that will fund critical climate resilience projects through its Building a Climate Ready NJ initiative. The NJCRC is one of the 18 current project partners.

Submit Comment by Nov. 3 on Resilient Environments and Landscape (REAL) Rules

REAL seeks to modernize New Jersey’s environmental land use rules to respond to climate change by considering risks such as sea-level rise and chronic flooding, and to facilitate climate resilience by supporting green infrastructure and renewable energy.

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Watch: N.J. ResTOrS Technical Assistance Coffee Chat

The June edition of the NJCRC's Technical Coffee Chat for New Jersey Coastal Communities series focused on the New Jersey Restoration Tool Organization Suite.

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Upcoming Events

Sept. 6: Enhancing Community Resilience Stakeholder Meeting, Long Beach Township Field Station
Oct. 1-3: Mid-Atlantic Ocean Conservation Symposium, Monmouth University (West Long Branch)
Oct. 22-24: New Jersey Association for Floodplain Management 19th Annual Conference, Atlantic City
Nov. 19-21: New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference, Atlantic City

Funding Opportunities

Stormwater Grant Funding Opportunity: The Barnegat Bay Partnership (BBP) has announced a grant funding opportunity for stormwater management implementation projects entirely within and/or benefitting overburdened communities. The BBP anticipates that a total of approximately $530,000 will be available to support one or more projects.
Climate Resilience Request for Proposals: The Chubb Charitable Foundation is currently accepting proposals from organizations that are implementing climate resilience solutions that have been tested and found effective in strengthening the resilience of the natural environment and/or vulnerable communities. If selected, organizations will receive up to $500,000 annually. Grant periods can range between one and three years.

New NJCRC Partners

A warm welcome to our newest general partners!

Colliers Engineering & Design

New Jersey City University

Our partners are what make us strong. To learn about how your organization can join the NJCRC and to see our full list of members, click here.

The NJCRC Is Now on LinkedIn & Facebook

Follow the NJCRC on our new Facebook and LinkedIn accounts for the latest updates on the collaborative and coastal resilience happenings in New Jersey.

New Jersey Coastal Resilience Collaborative

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