Community Risk and Resiliency Act - Reducing Flood Risk in New York State

A Climate Smart Communities Webinar

Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Has your community been affected by flooding? Climate change, including sea-level rise, has already caused increased flood damage in New York State, and the trend of increasing frequency of severe floods is likely to continue. Local governments have a key role in protecting their communities against sea-level rise, storm surge and flooding. The Community Risk and Resiliency Act (CRRA), enacted in 2014, is intended to ensure that applicants for certain state funds and permits consider future flood risk, and that local governments have tools to reduce flood risk.

Webinar speakers will discuss resources for reducing flood risk that are under development as part of CRRA implementation. Webinar participants will learn about the CRRA guidance on flood risk management, and using natural and nature-based features, like sustainable shorelines, to reduce flood risk. Speakers will also describe a set of model local laws that municipalities can consider adopting to increase their resiliency in the face of climate change.

Please provide us with your name and community affiliation, either via email or telephone to the Office of Climate Change at climatechange@dec.ny.gov or 518-402-8448. In the event that we cancel or postpone this webinar, respondents will be notified.

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