A Japanese delegation visited New Jersey Future to compare notes on best practices and challenges in disaster preparedness.
Rebuilding A Resilient Shore
Delegation From Japan Visits To Compare Notes on Disaster Preparedness
Thursday, September 11th, 2014Documentary About Coastal Development in New Jersey To Be Shown in Rumson
Wednesday, August 27th, 2014New Jersey Future is sponsoring a free screening Sept. 20 of Shored Up, a documentary that examines the difficult issues related to coastal development in the face of severe weather and sea level rise. After the screening there will be a panel discussion and question-and-answer session.
Survey Will Help Sandy-Affected Towns Address Future Flood Risks
Tuesday, August 26th, 2014A survey will help Sandy-damaged towns determine their residents’ readiness to address flood risks.
Proposed CAFRA Rule Amendment Increases Dangers from Flooding and Future Storms
Friday, August 1st, 2014New Jersey Future’s comments on the proposed new CAFRA rules call for more stringent protections.
Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton Receive $2.13-Million Resiliency Grant
Wednesday, June 18th, 2014A grant secured by New Jersey Future will pay for dredging and coastal restoration projects in two Sandy-affected towns.
Getting to Resilience in Sea Bright
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014Sea Bright is one of several New Jersey towns making use of a new online tool that helps assess and address community vulnerabilities to flooding, coastal storms and sea-level rise.
State Hazard Mitigation Plan Should Do More To Address Risk, Integrate With Local Planning
Friday, April 11th, 2014Comments from New Jersey Future and six other organizations call for the state’s draft hazard mitigation plan to be modified to take greater account of climate-based risks, and to integrate more closely with local planning efforts.
Timing of Public Comment Period on State Hazard Plan Raises Questions
Friday, April 4th, 2014For the first time, the state requested public input on the draft hazard mitigation plan it must submit. But it opened the comment period only after it had submitted the draft plan.
Communities Need To Understand, Plan Effectively for Climate Risks
Thursday, April 3rd, 2014Executive Director Peter Kasabach made his debut April 2 on Al Jazeera America, joining a panel on Ray Suarez’s show Inside Story to talk about the importance of understanding the risks posed by a changing climate, and giving communities the leadership and resources they need to plan accordingly.
Draft 2014 New Jersey Hazard Mitigation Plan Available for Comment
Tuesday, March 11th, 2014For the first time, the state will accept public comment on its newly released draft Hazard Mitigation Plan. All interested parties are encouraged to submit comments.
