New Jersey Plan to Make Landscapes More Resilient to Climate Change
Official: NJPACT Resilient Environments and Landscape rules
Reading: The notice announces a rule proposal but provides no substantive details about what the NJPACT Resilient Environments and Landscape rules would create, modify, or eliminate.
The public has until November 7, 2024 to share feedback on these proposed rules.
In clear language
New Jersey is proposing new rules to help protect and restore natural environments so they can better handle climate impacts like flooding and extreme weather. These rules are part of the state's effort to make landscapes healthier and more resilient. The public has until November 7, 2024 to share feedback on these proposed rules.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Property owners with land or gardens who may need to make changes to support native plants and natural habitats
- Local governments and municipalities planning development and land management projects
- Residents in communities vulnerable to flooding or erosion who could benefit from restored natural protection
- Developers and contractors working on construction and landscaping projects in New Jersey
What can you do?
- Read the full proposal at https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/rules/proposals/proposal-20240805b.pdf and submit your thoughts to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
- Submit written comments by November 7, 2024 explaining how these rules might affect you or your community
- Contact your local elected officials to share your views on making New Jersey's landscapes more climate-resilient
Timeline
- Comment period closes: 2024-11-07
- 2024-08-05: Rule proposal published
- 2024-11-07: Public comment period closes
No New Jersey official has a verified action on this policy yet.
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