Coastal Resilience in NJ: Funding Through Implementation 2025

Coastal Resilience in NJ: Funding Through Implementation 2025

This full-day, in-person program will explore innovative strategies, funding pathways, and actionable solutions for coastal resilience in NJ

By SAME New Jersey Post

Date and time

Friday, May 2 · 8am - 4:30pm EDT

Location

Rutgers EcoComplex

1200 Florence Columbus Road Bordentown, NJ 08505

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

Agenda

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast & Networking

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Opening Remarks

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Keynote: "Recent Updates & Trends on USACE Philadelphia District’s Program"

Stephen Rochette, V CIV USARMY CENAP

Steve Rochette is Chief of Public Affairs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District. He has served with USACE for the past 16 years and has been involved with a variety of wa...

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

"Building Climate Resilience: The Latest from NJ Office of Climate Resilience"

Nick Angarone, Chief Resilience Officer

Nick Angarone, Chief Resilience Officer for New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, has 25 years of experience focused on planning of environmentally conscious, sustainable, and resilient ...

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Coffee Break

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

"Dam Removal NJ: Good for Aquatic & Terrestrial Species, Good for Community"

Beth Styler Barry, Director of Freshwater Programs

Beth Styler Barry, Director of Freshwater Programs at The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey, has 25 years of experience in river restoration, water quality monitoring, community outreach, and project ...

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

"Restoring Delaware Bay & Shark River Inlet: A Regional Perspective"

Capt. Al Modjeski, Habitat Restoration Program Director

Capt. Alek Modjeski (“Capt. Al”) is a nationally recognized Coastal Ecologist, Fisheries/Marine Biologist, and the Habitat Restoration Program Director for the American Littoral Society. He is a Cer...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch & Networking

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

"Managing Exposure to Urban Flood Risk in Hoboken, NJ"

Caleb Stratton PP, AICP, CFM, Chief Resilience Officer

Caleb Stratton is the Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Hoboken, NJ. He supervises implementation of the $230,000,000 Rebuild by Design Hudson River (RBD-HR) flood risk reduction project and H...

1:30 PM - 3:10 PM

PANEL: "Resilience in Urban Environments"

Moderator: Blaine J. Rothauser, CERP, Senior Ecologist

PANEL MODERATOR: Blaine J. Rothauser, CERP, Senior Ecologist & Natural Resource Specialist, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Blaine is a CERP and professional wildlife photographer. His passion for and kn...

1:30 PM - 1:55 PM

Panel Speaker: "Oyster Restoration in an Urbanized Estuary"

Carolyn Khoury, Director of Restoration

Carolyn Khoury is the Director of Restoration for Billion Oyster Project. Carolyn leads BOP's initiatives to restore functional, self-sustaining oyster populations and oyster reef habitat to New York...

1:55 PM - 2:20 PM

Panel Speaker: "Ducks Unlimited’s Tides of Change"

Lauren Lenderman PE, Regional Engineer

Lauren Lenderman, P.E. is a Regional Engineer for Ducks Unlimited (DU). Lauren joined DU in 2020 and has almost 10 years of experience in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Her skill s...

2:20 PM - 2:45 PM

Panel Speaker: "Restoring Urban Wildlands of the Meadowlands..."

Terry Doss CERP, Co-Director/Chief Restoration Scientist

Terry Doss, CERP, is a restoration ecologist who serves as Co-Director and Chief Restoration Scientist for the Meadowlands Research & Restoration Institute of the New Jersey Sport and Exposition Auth...

2:45 PM - 3:10 PM

Panel Discussion Q&A

3:10 PM - 3:20 PM

Closing Remarks

3:20 PM - 4:30 PM

Happy Hour Reception + Oyster Bar by Barnegat Oyster Collective + Networking

Following the afternoon session, keep the conversation going at Happy Hour, where you can network with panelists and speakers while enjoying the return of our popular complimentary oyster bar from th...

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours 30 minutes

Welcome to our fifth annual Coastal Resilience in NJ: Funding Through Implementation event!


While the impacts of storm surges along the New Jersey coast continue to be studied, various coastal restoration projects have proven to help mitigate coastal impacts and flooding.

This full-day program will highlight planning, funding, and implementation efforts for coastal restoration and storm risk management in the region.

Representatives from government agencies and nonprofits working in New Jersey coastal settings will discuss their programs and experiences adapting to increased storm intensity and frequency.

You’ll walk away with a better understanding of current program initiatives and active stakeholders to help build a resilient future.

Continuing education credits are available!

Join us for a dynamic day of insight and connection, featuring a Panel Discussion on Resilience in Urban Environments , a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Briefing, and Expert-Led Presentations & Discussions.

Morning Session:

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District: Stephen Rochette, Public Affairs Officer
  • New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection: Nick Angarone, Chief Resilience Officer
  • The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey: Beth Styler Barry, Director of Freshwater Programs
  • American Littoral Society: Captain Al Modjeski, Habitat Restoration Program Director

Afternoon Session:

  • City of Hoboken: Caleb Stratton, Chief Resilience Officer

Afternoon Panel with Q&A - Resilience in Urban Environments:

  • Billion Oyster Project: Carolyn Khoury, Director of Restoration
  • Ducks Unlimited: Lauren Lenderman, Regional Engineer
  • Meadowlands Research & Restoration Institute: Terry Doss, Co-Director
  • GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc: Blaine Rothauser, Senior Ecologist & Technical Specialist(Moderator)

Following the afternoon session, keep the conversation going at Happy Hour, where you can network with panelists and speakers while enjoying the return of our popular complimentary oyster bar from the Barnegat Oyster Collective, along with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.

A light breakfast and lunch buffet will be provided, featuring Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free options. If you have specific dietary needs, please indicate them during registration so we can accommodate everyone comfortably.

For all event inquiries, please reach out to the event steering committee members Paulo Rodriguez Heyman at paulo@renovaenviro.com, Christiana Pollock at cpollack@princetonhydro.com, or Mike Hanlon at mhanlon@sovcon.com.

THANK YOU TO OUR GOLD SPONSORS!

THANK YOU TO OUR SILVER SPONSORS!


Organized by

SAME New Jersey Post

Formed “in the interest of National Defense… bringing together all phases of U.S. engineering, [in both the] civil sector and military, for the advancement of knowledge…and the rapid mobilization of engineering capabilities.”

The mission of the Society of American Military Engineers is to promote and facilitate engineering support for national security by developing and enhancing relationships and competencies among uniformed services, public and private sector engineers, and related professionals.

SAME is the premier professional engineering association in the United States for connecting architects, engineers and builders in the public sector and private industry, uniting them to improve individual and collective capabilities for national security. Our goal is to unite A/E/C entities and individuals in the public and private sector so that we can prepare for – and overcome – natural and manmade disasters, acts of terrorism and improve security at home and abroad.

$75 – $500