The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, continues to review and evaluate public feedback and agency comments. Where applicable, this input is incorporated into the New York & New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Study.
As part of its commitment to assess coastal storm risk and develop management strategies, USACE—working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), New York State Department of State (NYSDOS), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP)—has used past feedback to evaluate a set of Actionable Elements.
These elements are designed to reduce risk and improve resilience as independent measures within the Study Area. They can serve as interim coastal storm risk management tools while the broader analysis, documented in the Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (September 2022), continues—pending available funding.
USACE and partners will be seeking public feedback on a series of Actionable Elements. Public information sessions will be held in July to inform the public of the Actionable Elements plan. A Draft Integrated Interim Response Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (Draft Report) detailing the Actionable Elements will be released on July 24. For the Draft Report release, USACE will host a series of in-person and virtual public meetings. All study information will be posted on our website and advertised through our mailing list. To join the mailing list e-mail NYNJHarborandTributaryStudy@usace.army.mil.
“USACE remains committed to working with our partners at every level of government when it comes to increasing coastal storm risk resiliency within the NY/NJ Harbor Region,” said COL Alex Young, commander, USACE, New York District. “Proactive engagement with our stakeholders is and will remain a vital piece of this process as we evaluate potential solutions for these Actionable Elements as well as additional projects in the future.”
Release no. 25-011