Why NYC Is Spending Millions on ‘Bluebelts’

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By By Lauren DalbanJan 2, 2026, 10:00 am438 ptsTop
The man-made wetlands and ponds can help prevent flooding in homes and buildings, and return cleaner water to the ocean. By Lauren Dalban New York City is expected to experience increasing rainfall over the next few decades, especially during cloudbursts—short, intense rainfall events.

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