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NYSDEC/NYSDOS Model Local Laws to Increase Resilience

The New York State Department of State worked with the Department of Environmental Conservation and other partners to create model local laws to help local governments be more resilient to sea-level rise, storm surge, and flooding. Cities, towns, and villages are invited to adapt model local laws to meet the resilience needs of the community with the assistance of their municipal attorneys.

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Land Use
Nature-based Solutions
Sea Level Rise
Stormwater Management
Extreme Weather & Storms
Policies & Regulations
Wetlands
Green Infrastructure
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