Stafford Township, New Jersey Helping Residents Elevate Homes to Combat Rising Sea Levels

VANESSA MURDOCK / CBS NEW YORK – Homes in Manahawkin sit just feet from man-made lagoons, but even on a lovely day, water rises above bulkheads. 

“In about 25 minutes, it’ll be completely high tide, and the water is going to be coming over the dock,” said Joe Sokolowski. 

Sunny-day flooding happens with greater frequency these days because of sea-level rise …