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 that investigate the causes of flooding and recommend projects to build resilience in flood-prone communities throughout New York State. These studies account for climate change by incorporating future stream flow projections, anticipated sea level rise, and storm surge in the engineering analysis. The resulting reports identify specific projects communities may choose to undertake that can help mitigate existing and future flooding, while simultaneously promoting healthy stream and riparian habitats.
Communities within Resilient NY study areas are eligible for implementation support including help locating funding opportunities, planning community outreach, and more.
Map of Study Areas
To explore Resilient NY identified watersheds and see published reports, please use the interactive map or PDFs below. The interactive map can also be accessed via the Google Maps website.
