NJDEP-Passaic River Basin Flood Advisory Commission

Read the Reports

	Report to the Governor: Recommendations of the Passaic River Basin Flood Advisory Commission (pdf)
	Report Appendices
	Progress to Date (pdf)
	Fact Sheet (pdf)
	Independent Study of Pompton Lake Dam Floodgate Operations (pdf)

Commission Members

	DEP Commissioner Bob Martin, Chair
	Assemblyman Scott Rumana
	Robert Steven Prezant, Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics at Montclair State University
	John Miller, Lambertville-based professional engineer and certified floodplain manager
	Pompton Lakes Mayor Kathleen Cole
	Little Falls Mayor Mike Defrancisci
	New Jersey State Police Superintendent Rick Fuentes

Resources

	State Blue Acres Program Offer Application
	Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Apply for assistance here
	Desnagging and Cleaning of Streams New Streamlined Process

On April 23, 2010, Governor Christie signed Executive Order 23, establishing the Passaic River Basin Flood Advisory Commission to develop and recommend solutions to the chronic flooding problems that plague New Jersey residents.

Recognizing there is no ‘silver bullet’ that can stop flooding in the Passaic River Basin, the Commission packaged 15 recommendations in this Report with small and large solutions to mitigate flood damage, better prepare for the periodic flooding and improve efforts to help flood victims.

DEP Commissioner Martin led the Commission with representatives from multiple organizations and municipalities. As authorized by the Executive Order, the Commission also consulted with additional outside experts and knowledgeable individuals in the public and private sectors.

HEADLINES

April 12, 2012

Christie Administration continues commitment to flood mitigation; DEP Commissioner provides flood mitigation update to elected officials

540 home buy-outs in pipeline; Independent study confirms no flood impact from Pompton Lake Dam

March 1, 2012

Governor Chris Christie Announces $21 Million in Mitigation Grants for Home Acquisitions and Elevations in Seven Flood-Ravaged Communities

Phase II of Governor’s Accelerated “Buy-Out or Elevate” Program to Deliver Relief to Families and Strengthen Flood Readiness and Prevention Efforts

December 13, 2011

Governor Chris Christie Announces $28 Million in Mitigation Grants for Home Acquisition in Eight Flood-Ravaged Communities

Governor Chris Christie announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Bergen, Middlesex and Passaic Counties for federal disaster reimbursement to cover public sector damages and costs related to the severe storm which impacted New Jersey on October 29, 2011.

November 23, 2011

DEP awards river and stream clearing grants to Passaic River Towns

The Department of Environmental Protection has awarded a $350,000 grant to four towns in Morris and Passaic counties for Passaic River Basin stream and river desnagging and clearing efforts to improve the flow of water and help alleviate future flooding problems.

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DOCUMENTS
	Historical Reports
	Summary of Public Comments - July 28, 2010 meeting (pdf)
	Passaic River Basin Flood Advisory Commission - May 26, 2010 DEP presentation (pdf)
	Passaic River Basin Flood Advisory Commission - May 26, 2010 DEP Army Corps presentation (pdf)
	Passaic River Basin Flood Advisory Commission - May 26, 2010 meeting agenda (pdf)

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