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Save The Bay urges Newark to restore wetlands, cites groundwater flood risk and flags Maori Village proposal
Summary
Representatives of Save The Bay urged the Newark City Council on Jan. 23 to prioritize wetlands restoration and adopt zoning overlays to address sea‑level rise and rising groundwater, and they flagged the proposed "Maori Village" development as a site that could be better used for tidal marsh restoration.
Representatives from the regional nonprofit Save The Bay told the Newark City Council on Jan. 23 that the city is vulnerable to sea‑level rise and groundwater emergence and urged actions including wetland restoration and zoning overlays to protect people, property and habitat.
Laura (Save The Bay) said the organization produced a 52‑point municipal scorecard and that Newark earned 13 of 52 possible points, noting the city has taken some steps — for example hiring a consultant to prepare a vulnerability assessment — but has substantial room for additional policies. Save The Bay emphasized that groundwater rise, where seawater pushes inland and raises shallow groundwater and causes emergent flooding…
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