Whippany River Strike Force Awards Contract Using Federal Funding Secured by Mikie Sherrill

LIVINGSTON, NJ – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) applauded the bipartisan Whippany River Strike Force for awarding a contract to clear and desnag blockages that exacerbate flooding along the Whippany River using federal Community Project funding Sherrill secured in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget.

“Flooding is an issue that has devastated residents, homes, and businesses all across New Jersey. That’s why I have worked hard to bring our federal tax dollars back to the Garden State to help us build flood-resilient infrastructure for the future. I am so excited that the Whippany River Strike Force and local leaders have secured a contract to clear and desnag the Whippany River using federal Community Project funding I secured. I look forward to continuing to collaborate with this bipartisan group of local leaders to bring our hard-earned federal tax dollars back to get work underway and improve the quality of life for New Jersey families,” said Rep. Sherrill.

The Whippany River Strike Force is a shared service focused on flood mitigation and includes Mayors and local elected leaders in Hanover Township, East Hanover, Florham Park, Morristown, Morris Township, Morris Plains, and Parsippany. Sherrill has worked with the group to secure over $2 million in federal funding for the Whippany River Improvement Project, which will clear and desnag specific problem areas of the Whippany River to prevent further erosion and improve the flow and capacity of the river.

Since first taking office, Sherrill has brought back over $157 million in federal funding for flood prevention and infrastructure improvements across New Jersey’s 11th District – including for construction in the Peckman River, and for new storm drains in South Orange and Maplewood. Additionally, Rep. Sherrill led efforts to pass the FLOODs and PRECIP Acts, legislation that would improve extreme weather forecasting and help states and municipalities better communicate in advance of widespread flood events.

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