New Jersey Nature-Based Solutions: Planning, Implementation, and Monitoring Reference Guide

Nature-based solutions (NBS) can help mitigate certain natural hazards in New Jersey while also offering direct benefits to people and nature. This document compiles research, resources, and best practices from public and private entities, academics, and on-the-ground subject matter experts regarding the planning, implementation, and monitoring of NBS in New Jersey. It is intended to be a one-stop-shop to guide readers through the opportunities and challenges associated with NBS planning, implementation and monitoring. The document can be used by anyone seeking funding for an NBS, anyone who is managing an NBS project, or anyone overseeing the hiring of contractors to carry out an NBS project. Readers of this document will walk away with:

• A better understanding of the fundamental factors involved with planning for NBS;
• A basic knowledge of benefit-cost analyses used in funding proposals for NBS;
• The ability to identify specific NBS types, what environment makes each NBS type the most successful, and the benefits each NBS type can provide;
• And a robust toolbox of relevant literature, resources, case studies, data, and expertise that can be used to advance current and future NBS projects.