| Date |
Headline |
Summary |
| October 1, 2012 |
DEP, USGS Introduce First in Series of Interactive Flood Warning Maps for Passaic River Basin |
Commissioner Martin announced the launch of the first in a series of online, interactive flood preparation maps designed to assist emergency management personnel and keep residents in the Passaic River Basin informed about flooding events in real time. |
| September 13, 2012 |
Passaic Presentation from September 13 (pdf) |
by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and DEP |
| June 14, 2012 |
Army Corps and DEP Sign Agreement to Reevaluate Flood Control Projects for Passaic River Basin |
$2.4 Million Study to Look at Potential Engineering Improvements |
| July 11, 2012 |
Passaic Presentation from July 11, 2012 |
by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| 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
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| 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. |
| August 3, 2011 |
Governor Christie signs S-2859, designating $57 million for state Green Acres acquisitions |
Governor Christie signed bill S-2859 that will designate money to help purchase properties in flood-prone areas through Blue Acres acquisitions. |
| July 5, 2011 |
Christie Administration announces funding for NJ flood protection projects, including the Passaic River Basin |
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management and Department of Environmental Protection announced today that $48.3 million in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for state, county and local flood protection projects. |
| February 10, 2011 |
Passaic River Flood Advisory Commission Issues 15-point Plan to Mitigate Impact of Floods in Morris, Passaic and Bergen Counties |
A comprehensive plan to deal with floods in the Passaic River Basin was unveiled today by Governor Christie's Passaic River Flood Advisory Commission, targeting steps to reduce flooding, minimize the impacts of floods, better prepare for the periodic flooding and improve efforts to help flood victims. |
| May 11, 2010 |
Passaic River Flood Commission Members Appointed |
Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today announced the appointment of the seven-member Passaic River Flood Advisory Commission, to develop and recommend solutions to chronic flooding problems in the river basin. The commission is expected to issue a final report by the end of the year. |
| April 23, 2010 |
Governor Chris Christie Announces the Creation of a Passaic River Basin Flood Advisory Commission |
Governor Chris Christie today signed an Executive Order creating a Passaic River Basin Flood Advisory Commission to develop and recommend solutions to chronic flooding problems in the basin. The Commission will be administered by the Department of Environmental Protection. DEP Commissioner Bob Martin will serve as chairman of the Commission. |
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