Executive Order 89

Establishes Interagency Council on Climate Resilience and directs the development of Statewide Climate Change Resilience Strategy

In a continuous effort towards a stronger New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 89 on October 29, 2019 to establish a Climate and Flood Resilience Program within Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The Division of Resilience Engineering and Construction (DREC) in DEP oversees large-scale coastal and fluvial flood protection projects, beach renourishment, flood risk analysis, dam safety, and the National Flood Insurance Program. DREC aims to assist communities across New Jersey in becoming more resilient to storms, flooding, and other climate change impacts. DREC also places an emphasis on community engagement and environmental justice to facilitate projects that benefit New Jersey today and tomorrow.

Climate and Flood Resilience Program

In a continuous effort towards a stronger New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 89 on October 29, 2019 to establish an Interagency Council on Climate Resilience to develop a Statewide Climate Change Resilience Strategy to promote the long-term mitigation, adaptation and resilience of New Jersey’s economy, communities, infrastructure and natural resources.

Interagency Council on Climate Resilience

In a continuous effort towards a stronger New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 89 on October 29, 2019 appointing Chief Resilience Officer, Dave Rosenblatt, and establishing a Climate and Flood Resilience Program within DEP.

Chief Resilience Officer New Jersey

Through Executive Order No. 89, the Interagency Council on Climate Resilience (Interagency Council), was established to develop short- and long-term action plans that will promote the long-term mitigation, adaptation, and resilience of New Jersey’s economy, communities, infrastructure, and natural resources. In addition to these coordinated efforts, the Interagency Council will support the development and implementation of the Climate Change Resilience Strategy that will guide and inform State actions to address the impacts of climate change.

Interagency Council on Climate Resilience

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