A 5994 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires DEP to establish program to map stormwater infrastructure.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create a statewide program mapping stormwater infrastructure - including culverts, drains, and underground pipes - using drone and LIDAR technology. It directly affects the DEP, local municipalities (especially older communities with outdated infrastructure), and emergency responders who rely on accurate stormwater data for flood prevention and infrastructure planning. The DEP must prioritize areas with aging or undocumented systems, store all collected data in a centralized database accessible to state and local agencies, and submit annual progress reports to the Governor and Legislature. The program aims to improve flood management and infrastructure maintenance by replacing incomplete or outdated records with high-resolution, geospatial maps.
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Introduced Nov 17, 2025 Last action Nov 17, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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