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the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, flooding has become a recurring nightmare for many New Jersey residents, and one of the biggest contributors is not just nature—but overdevelopment. In flood-prone areas like Bergen County, rapid urban expansion and construction on floodplains are compounding water damage, harming the environment, and putting entire communities at greater risk.
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