Meetings
Partner Meetings & Community Collaboration
At REACH | Resilience, Excellence, and Capacity Hub, we regularly convene partners from local government, emergency management, and community organizations to advance flood resilience across New Jersey communities.
Below are highlights from recent meetings where REACH and the Center for Natural Resources (CNR) have collaborated with municipalities and state partners to understand local flood risks and co-develop mitigation strategies.
Recent Partner Meetings
March 09, 2026
CNR PRESENTS AT THE 2026 NEW JERSEY COASTAL & CLIMATE RESILIENCE CONFERENCE
At the 2026 New Jersey Coastal & Climate Resilience Conference, the Center for Natural Resources (CNR) presented its work on advancing urban flood resilience, showcasing data-driven flood models developed to help address flooding across more than 10 municipalities in New Jersey.
March 6, 2026
CNR MEETS WITH THE CITY OF PATERSON TO DISCUSS COLLABORATION
The Center for Natural Resources (CNR) at NJIT met with Mayor Andre Sayegh and City of Paterson officials to introduce its work and explore collaboration opportunities. Discussions focused on sustainability, natural resource management, and community resilience.
March 4, 2026
CNR PARTICIPATES IN ENGLEWOOD FLOOD SYMPOSIUM
The Center for Natural Resources (CNR) at NJIT participated in the Englewood Flood Symposium at City Hall, where Dr. Michel Boufadel presented updates on the city’s flood study. The event brought together officials and community members to discuss stormwater management and ongoing efforts to improve flood resilience.
February 20, 2026
CNR meets with the Village of Ridgewood to discuss REACH Flood Mitigation Strategies
Representatives from the Center for Natural Resources (CNR) and REACH met with officials from the Village of Ridgewood to discuss local flood risks, infrastructure challenges, and opportunities to apply REACH tools and analytics to support informed planning and long-term flood resilience.
February 13, 2026
CNR meets with the Township of Little Falls to advance REACH Flood Mitigation Efforts
The Center for Natural Resources (CNR) and REACH team met with officials from Little Falls to review progress following the initial kick-off meeting, discuss flood-risk data collection and modeling needs, and identify next steps for targeted mitigation planning.
January 21, 2026
CNR meets with the Borough of Westwood to discuss REACH Flood Mitigation Strategies
The Center for Natural Resources (CNR) and REACH team met with officials from the Borough of Westwood to discuss local flooding concerns, stormwater management challenges, and opportunities to apply REACH flood-risk analytics to support data-driven mitigation planning.
December 12, 2025
REACH and CNR host kick-off meeting with the Township of Little Falls
The Center for Natural Resources (CNR) and REACH team met with officials from Little Falls to initiate collaboration on flood-risk assessment, community priorities, and next steps for developing mitigation strategies through the REACH program.
December 11, 2025
REACH and CNR host kick-off meeting with the Township of Cedar Grove
During the kick-off meeting in Cedar Grove, CNR and REACH partners discussed local flooding concerns, data needs, and opportunities to support municipal planning through REACH’s flood mitigation tools and technical assistance.
November 7, 2025
CNR meets with Township of Scotch Plains to discuss REACH Flood Mitigation Strategies
Representatives from the Center for Natural Resources (CNR) met with leaders in Scotch Plains to review local flooding concerns, REACH projects, and opportunities to apply hazard-mitigation strategies through the REACH program.
October 24, 2025
CNR meets with the City of Rahway to discuss REACH Flood Mitigation Strategies
Discussions in Rahway focused on the city’s stormwater vulnerabilities, data needs, and opportunities to strengthen community flood resilience through REACH-supported tools and analysis.
September 12, 2025
CNR meets with the Borough of Totowa to discuss REACH Flood Mitigation Strategies
In Totowa, CNR and municipal partners reviewed recent flooding events, priority locations, and tailored mitigation strategies using REACH analytical tools to support long-term resilience.
September 4, 2025
OEM Hazard Mitigation Unit visit to discuss REACH
The NJ Office of Emergency Management, Hazard Mitigation Unit visited the Center for Natural Resources (CNR) at NJIT to discuss implementation of mitigation strategies through the REACH programs. The visit highlighted how REACH’s modeling, data, and partnership network can support statewide mitigation planning and local decision-making.
August 8, 2025
CNR meets with the Town of Dover to discuss REACH Flood Mitigation Strategies
Meeting conversations in Dover highlighted local drainage challenges and the importance of coordinated planning for future storm impacts, supported by REACH’s flood-risk analytics.
June 10, 2025
CNR meets with the City of Paterson to discuss REACH Flood Mitigation Strategies
In Paterson, CNR and city officials examined high-risk neighborhoods, priority areas for resilience investments, and strategies to reduce flood risk through data-driven planning.
May 29, 2025
CNR meets with the Borough of Leonia to discuss REACH Flood Mitigation Strategies
In Leonia, the meeting centered on local infrastructure constraints, priority areas for action, and strategies to strengthen preparedness for severe weather and future flooding.
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