In a welcome and important step forward, long-awaited amendments to New Jersey’s stormwater management rules were published in the March 2, 2020 New Jersey Register. The new rule amendments, which take full effect March 2, 2021, require the use of green infrastructure.
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It’s Official: NJDEP Amends State Stormwater Rules to Require Green Infrastructure
Wednesday, March 11th, 2020It’s Official: NJDEP’s Stormwater Rule Changes Published in the New Jersey Register
Monday, March 2nd, 2020On March 2, important changes to the state’s stormwater management rules (NJAC 7:8) were published in the New Jersey Register.
Stormwater Camp? Yes please!
Monday, August 26th, 2019Stormwater Camp, coordinated by Wallkill River Watershed Management Group and funded by New Jersey Future, is filled with field trips and hands-on activities designed to help campers understand the connection between rainfall, runoff, the rivers and lakes they love, the wildlife that surrounds them, and the water flowing into and out of their homes.
New Jersey Future Submits Comments on Proposed Stormwater Rule Amendments
Monday, February 4th, 2019New Jersey Future submitted comments on proposed changes to the NJDEP’s stormwater management rules, praising the emphasis on green infrastructure and offering recommendations for making the rule clearer and more effective.
DEP Moves to Require Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management
Thursday, December 6th, 2018The proposed new stormwater rule makes green infrastructure the priority for stormwater management, rather than an afterthought.
From Stormwater to Clean Water: New Flood-Control, Pollution Resource for Towns
Monday, November 5th, 2018A new toolkit from New Jersey Future offers advice and resources to help elected officials maximize the opportunities to use green infrastructure to help control flooding and polluted runoff.
Stormwater Camp: A Summer Week To Remember
Tuesday, September 25th, 2018A stormwater-themed summer camp in Sussex County, funded for the last two summers by New Jersey Future, teaches green infrastructure to its school-age campers.
Green Infrastructure Draws Attention at Atlantic Builders Convention
Wednesday, May 16th, 2018The partnership between New Jersey Future and the New Jersey Builders Association provided ample evidence at this year’s Atlantic Builders Convention that its focus on incorporating green infrastructure into development plans is having an impact.
What is the Value of Green Infrastructure? New Tools and Events Drill Down
Tuesday, April 11th, 2017A new guide for developers and a related series of events are putting a spotlight on the benefits of incorporating green stormwater infrastructure into development projects.
Three Communities Step Up To Mainstream Green Infrastructure
Wednesday, July 27th, 2016The communities of Byram, Hammonton and Newton have been selected as pilot towns for New Jersey Future’s Mainstreaming Green Infrastructure project.
