Office of Climate Resilience
The Office of Climate Resilience (OCR), directed by New Jersey’s Chief Climate Resilience Officer, provides planning, resources, and technical support to communities throughout the state to help them make informed decisions about climate resilience and coastal resources. OCR oversees New Jersey’s Coastal Management Program, development and implementation of the Statewide Climate Change Resilience Strategy, coordination of the Interagency Council on Climate Resilience, implementation of the Resilient NJ planning assistance program, coordination with the New Jersey State Planning Commission, and the Blue Acres program. OCR is responsible for coordinating with DEP policies, programs, and activities to plan for the impacts and the associated hazards of climate change and promote public awareness of climate change science.
Funding Opportunities
Coastal Management
Learn about NJ Coastal Management Program and the efforts to support coastal communities.
Interagency Council on Climate Resilience
Learn who the Interagency Council is and why they were established.
Resilient NJ
Local planning programs provide funding and technical assistance to municipalities across New Jersey to create a more Resilient NJ.
Blue Acres
Learn how DEP Blue Acres helps New Jersey residents and communities identify and avoid risks of flooding through strategic climate resilience planning.
Climate Change
Learn about New Jersey’s changing climate, its statewide greenhouse gas emissions and key scientific research.
State Plan
The State Plan provides a vision for the future that will preserve and enhance the quality of life for all residents of New Jersey.
Climate Resilience for New Jersey
Learn how state agencies, including DEP, promote the long-term climate adaption and resilience of New Jersey’s economy, communities, infrastructure and natural resources.
Communication Efforts
Explore DEP and the Coastal Management Program communication efforts such as photos, videos, and shared documents.
Department of Environmental Protection
Office of Climate Resilience
44 S. Clinton Avenue, 3rd Floor East Wing
Mail Code 44-03
PO Box 420 Trenton, NJ 08625-0420
Phone: 609-322-9500
Fax: 609-292-0687