06/22/2026
In July 2025, in cooperation with Sustainable Jersey, Egg Harbor City completed an Urban Heat Island Assessment prepared by DelAtlantic Conservation District. The assessment identified areas within the city that experience significantly higher temperatures during the summer months due to urban heat island effects. These elevated temperatures can have serious consequences for residents, especially vulnerable populations including older adults, young children, outdoor workers and people with chronic illnesses. Extreme heat also increases electricity demand for air conditioning, contributing to higher utility costs and increasing the risk of power outages during heat waves.
"A Heat Island Assessment is a powerful tool that allows municipalities to identify priority areas for tree planting and urban sustainability projects," said Tyler Savage, Forestry Technician with the DelAtlantic Conservation District, who prepared Egg Harbor City’s assessment and is assisting with community forestry and tree-planting grants. "These assessments help communities develop meaningful mitigation strategies that reduce heat island impacts, maximize ecological benefits, and guide municipal investments that strengthen the resilience of urban forests into the future."
More information on the report can be found at:
