Monthly Archives: March 2013

Christie tells Manasquan meeting that FEMA will ease new height rules There will be pressure to rollback existing standards, to rebuild quickly and not to incorporate higher standards to create safer communities … Significant pressure will be brought forth politically … Continue reading →

DEP River Flood Maps Underestimate Risk – Are 30+ Years Old Flood Prevention a Buono strength and Christie vulnerability The majority of the Department’s flood maps were promulgated in the 1970s and 1980s. While there have been a number of minor … Continue reading →

Scores of Trees Tagged For Removal In Central Portion of Island Tree assessments completed – But where is the DEP plan? [Update below] Here we go again – it looks like DEP learned absolutely nothing from last year’s long battle over … Continue reading →

View of the Delaware River from “Scenic Rest Stop” on I-295 – Hamilton, NJ      

Gov. Christie Sets The Tone – DEP Spokesperson Attacks His Own Agency They say a fish rots from the head down – That kernel of folk wisdom was affirmed by Gov. Christie’s Administration in a series of outrageous remarks this … Continue reading →