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NJ Funds $11M for Nature to Fight Climate Change
29 Dec
Summary
- New Jersey allocates $11 million for nature-based climate projects.
- Funding supports coastal restoration and urban tree planting initiatives.
- Projects aim to sequester carbon and enhance coastal resilience.
New Jersey is dedicating $11 million to nature-based solutions aimed at carbon removal and climate change mitigation. Three key locations are set to receive significant funding for these environmental efforts. Stone Harbor, Stafford Township, and Montclair have been identified as beneficiaries of this initiative, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Specific projects include restoring tidal wetland vegetation on Scotch Bonnet Island in Stone Harbor, which will involve sediment placement to restore degraded marsh habitat. Stafford Township will see a large-scale restoration of tidal salt marsh at Popular Point, vital for coastal protection and wildlife. Montclair State University will plant hundreds of trees to enhance campus greenery, sequester carbon, and mitigate urban heat.
This program supports both 'blue carbon' through coastal ecosystem restoration and 'green carbon' via forest and urban tree enhancement. The Natural Climate Solutions grant program aligns with New Jersey's ambitious 2050 goal of an 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Approximately $19 million remains available in the second round of this crucial funding initiative.
