Resilient NY
Unprecedented storms are becoming more common each year, resulting in significant flooding and damage in communities across New York State. In response to these devastating events, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) established the Resilient NY program in November 2018. The intention of the Resilient NY program is to make New York State communities more resilient to future flooding and better adapted to extreme weather events brought about by climate change.
The Resilient NY program develops state-of-the-art studies to reduce flooding and build resilience in high-risk and flood-prone watersheds throughout New York State. These studies incorporate future stream flows, anticipated sea level rise and storm surge in the engineering analysis to account for climate change. The resulting Flood Resilience Reports identify specific projects that mitigate the worst effects of existing and future flooding, while simultaneously supporting healthy riparian habitats.
Communities which receive Resilient NY studies are eligible for implementation support including help locating funding opportunities, planning community outreach, and other support as needed.
Map of Study Areas
To explore Resilient NY identified watersheds, please use the map below or this list of locations and published reports, which contains links to published resilience reports. The map can also be accessed via the Google Maps website.
