In New Jersey, climate change is causing the sea level to rise at a surprisingly augmented speed. This in return could increase the intensity of storms, floods, and damage around coastal areas. Constructing an electrically-powered retractable dam along the shoreline could prove to be an effective solution to reduce the damages during a bad weather incidence. For example, if a storm is happening on the Jersey shore, the dam will power on (using a remote controlled by a human) and retract up to prevent excess water from seeping into the mainland. Its retractable ability makes it so that it’s easy and effective to both stop water during a storm, and for people to still enjoy their time at the beach. Additionally, this dam can be made using environmentally friendly materials and sustainable energy sources, helping to minimize climate change as much as possible. To summarize, my retractable dam idea for the New Jersey coastline can be shown as an innovative idea to combat climate change and the negative effects that come with it. Its ease of use, combined with an environmentally friendly build, is a strong way to prevent coastal regions around the world from rising sea levels causing damage.