All about REAL
All about REAL
Somerset County
REAL (Resilient Environments and Landscapes) is a set of rule amendments that will position New Jersey as a leader in adapting to, and mitigating, the impacts of climate change.
These amendments update several key state rules, and are designed to protect both people and property, build more resilient communities, and enhance environmental quality throughout the state.
These critical measures address the destructive impacts of climate change by updating some of New Jersey's obsolete land use and environmental protection rules. They will:
Adjust Coastal Flood Hazard Areas
to account for increasing storm surge due to rising sea levels, extending jurisdiction further inland, requiring elevation (i.e., residential, infrastructure) or floodproofing
Create an Inundation Risk Zone
to address risk from sea-level rise for proposed residential buildings and critical structures in areas of permanent or daily inundation.
Mantaloking
Update Stormwater Management Regulations
to reduce the risk of flooding and improve water quality through sound stormwater management practices in areas where stormwater is unmanaged or inadequately managed
Improve State Alignment with Federal Programs
specifically, with FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program.
Hoboken
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Create More Resilient Landscapes
by encouraging nature-based solutions and working with nature to protect our communities and resources.
Support Renewable Energy
by balancing habitat conservation with novel infrastructure demands.
Wetlands on the Passaic River
