Rutgers researchers study state sea level rise policies

September 5, 2019

Rutgers 2019 report examining efforts in 15 states across the country designed to promote coastal resilience with an emphasis on sea-level rise programs and policies. 

The report “An Overview of State Coastal Zone Management Policies Designed to Promote Coastal Resilience” can be found here. Suggested citation: Herb, J, M. Kaplan, M. Campo, S. Kennedy, A. Wainwright, and H.Berman. 2019. An Overview of State Coastal Zone Management Policies Designed to Promote Coastal Resilience. Prepared for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. New Brunswick, NJ: The Environmental Analysis & Communications Group, Rutgers University Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and Rutgers Climate Institute. DOI: https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-p3mx-bs83

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