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New Jersey Lowers Coastal Flood Elevation Standards to 4 Feet

7/16/2025

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New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection has revised its flood elevation standards for coastal buildings, lowering the proposed increase from 5 feet to 4 feet. This decision, influenced by public input and updated sea level forecasts predicting a 4.4-foot rise by 2100, underscores the state's commitment to adapt to changing environmental conditions with regular reassessments every five years.

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New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection has revised its flood elevation standards for coastal buildings, lowering the proposed increase from 5 feet to 4 feet. This decision, influenced by public input and updated sea level forecasts predicting a 4.4-foot rise by 2100, underscores the state's commitment to adapt to changing environmental conditions with regular reassessments every five years.