"As we face increased risk of hazards from natural disasters, many due to climate change, there is a growing appreciation for the short and long-term benefits that nature-based, or green, infrastructure can provide."
"Preservation of wetlands like the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in my district, for example, can avoid future flooding by preserving natural flood storage from development and can provide natur..."
"My district in north Jersey has faced devastating consequences of a changing climate and more severe weather patterns."
"Thank you, Chairwoman Napolitano (and Chairman DeFazio), for the opportunity to testify today and for your strong leadership throughout the WRDA process."
"Unfortunately, flooding is an all too frequent reality for my constituents."
"The flooding is such a regular occurrence that the towns now have water rescue units in place after the Mayors were regularly going out in rowboats to rescue residents."
"New Jersey will expect to claw back $1 billion over 5 years from the bipartisan infrastructure bill to improve water infrastructure across our State."
"We must take action that will help us tackle climate change now and not later."
"Overall, nationwide, our bipartisan infrastructure bill will make a $55 billion investment in clean drinking water and clean water."
"We are in the middle of a major climate crisis, as we all know."
"We desperately need the Federal Government to step in and help residents, families, and local governments mitigate the problem before more disasters occur."