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New Jersey is investing $11 million in nature-based projects aimed at carbon removal and climate change mitigation. Funding will be distributed to Stone Harbor, Stafford Township, and Montclair. The Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor will receive nearly $2.75 million to restore tidal wetland vegetation on Scotch Bonnet Island, enhancing 4.8 acres of marsh habitat affected by sea-level rise.

Stafford Township is awarded $5 million for the restoration of 23 acres of tidal salt marsh at Popular Point, which serves critical environmental functions. Montclair State University will get over $3 million to plant 910 trees, improving carbon sequestration and urban resilience. The initiative is part of New Jersey's broader goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% from 2006 levels by 2050, with approximately $19 million remaining for future projects.