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Overdevelopment of Floodplains Is Worsening Flood Risks in Bergen County

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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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