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New Jersey’s REAL Rule Adoption: What Floodplain Managers Need to Know
New Jersey’s REAL rules change how flood risk is managed. Learn about the new +4’ Climate-Adjusted Flood Elevation standard, expanded regulated areas, and what these NJDEP amendments mean for floodplain managers.
From Fragmented Records to a System of Record: How Communities Are Modernizing Stormwater Inspections
Across the country, stormwater teams are moving away from patchwork systems and toward a single, purpose-built system of record - one that complements GIS rather than replaces it. Here’s what that transition looks like, and why it matters.
What Stormwater Teams Told Us They Need - And How Forerunner Delivers It
At the 2025 Utah Floodplain & Stormwater Management Conference, practitioners across engineering, public works, and MS4 programs shared a common sentiment: “Our work is getting more complex - but our tools aren’t keeping up.”
Building Flood-Smart Communities: Why Education Tools Matter and How to Build Them Effectively
Learn how effective communication, proactive tools, and inclusive design strengthen flood resilience and build public trust.
Translating Risk: Building Just-in-Time i18n at Forerunner
Discover how Forerunner’s engineering team built a just-in-time internationalization system to make flood risk information accessible in multiple languages. Learn how we combined static translations with dynamic, AI-powered tools to better serve communities during emergencies.
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