New Jersey Funds Climate Preparedness Planning for More Towns
Official: New Jersey Makes $10 Million Available For More Towns To Participate In Regional Climate Resilience Planning (25/P039)
Reading: The state is allocating $10 million in new funding to expand regional climate resilience planning participation among New Jersey municipalities.
This money will help towns develop strategies to protect residents and infrastructure from climate impacts.
In clear language
New Jersey is offering $10 million to help more towns plan how to prepare for and handle climate-related challenges like flooding and extreme weather. The state's One Health Task Force approved this funding plan in May 2025 to support communities in working together on climate resilience. This money will help towns develop strategies to protect residents and infrastructure from climate impacts.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- New Jersey municipalities and towns seeking to improve climate preparedness
- Residents in communities participating in regional climate resilience planning
- Local government officials and environmental planners
- Businesses and property owners in participating municipalities
What can you do?
- Contact your town's planning or environmental department to ask if your community will apply for this funding
- Attend local town meetings to learn about climate resilience planning efforts in your area
- Provide input to your town officials on local climate concerns and priorities
Timeline
- May 23, 2025 - One Health Task Force approved the Strategic Plan
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