January 21, 2026
The Center for Natural Resources (CNR) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology met with officials from the Borough of Westwood as part of REACH to discuss local flooding concerns.
The discussion focused on flood-prone areas, stormwater management challenges, and local infrastructure needs within Westwood.
CNR and municipal partners explored how REACH flood-risk modeling and analytical tools can be used to evaluate mitigation strategies and improve long-term storm resilience plans.
CNR, REACH, and Borough of Westwood officials following their meeting, highlighting collaboration on flood resilience planning and the development of mitigation strategies through the REACH program. 
CNR and REACH team members meet with Borough of Westwood officials to discuss local flooding concerns, review planning materials, and explore data-driven approaches for flood-risk assessment and mitigation through the REACH program.
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