On the third anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, we held a town hall meeting in Toms River, NJ to update residents and environmentalists on what is next for the Jersey Shore. While we face a 1-3 ft. increase in sea level rise by 2050 and increased risk of super-storms like Sandy, the Christie Administration has failed to curb over-development and combat climate change and has rolled back laws that prohibit development in environmentally sensitive areas. This will only leave our shore at risk to more flooding and storm surges. The event included speakers Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, Dr. Rick Lathrop, Professor at Rutgers University, and Steve Mars, Senior Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife. Community residents voiced their concerns and opinions after the storm.
The following presentations were given at the event:
- Where Are We Now? Where Do We Need to Go?
- Using WebGIS Tools to Support Resliency Planning in New Jersey
Learn more about the Rutgers NJADAPT program here.
To get involved in coastal issues and climate change please contact Jamie Zaccaria at jamie.zaccaria@sierraclub.org.