Establishes a sea level rise mitigation and adaptation plan for cities with a population of one million or more.
New York S01532 amends the environmental conservation law to establish a sea level rise mitigation and adaptation plan for cities with a population of one million or more. The Department of Environmental Conservation, in consultation with the New York City Emergency Management Department, must identify land and facilities vulnerable to sea level rise, flooding, and natural hazards. The plan includes constructing natural resiliency measures, nature-based solutions, and retrofitting facilities.
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