New Jersey Future’s comments on the proposed new CAFRA rules call for more stringent protections.
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Proposed CAFRA Rule Amendment Increases Dangers from Flooding and Future Storms
Friday, August 1st, 2014New Report Highlights Opportunities To Protect Pinelands Water Resources
Tuesday, July 29th, 2014A new report highlights the current and future pressures that development in the Pinelands growth areas is putting on water resources, and offers recommendations to minimize its negative effects.
Bell Labs Redevelopment a Sign of the Future
Thursday, July 24th, 2014The Bell Labs facility in Holmdel, N.J., is a harbinger of a possible future for the state’s aging suburban office facilities.
Hopewell Becomes First Municipality in New Jersey To Adopt Complete Streets Ordinance
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014Hopewell became the 103th municipality to adopt such a policy and the first municipality to do so via a Complete Streets ordinance.
Hoboken’s Newest Green Infrastructure Project Takes a Step Forward
Thursday, June 26th, 2014A grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will fund the engineering designs needed to transform a one-acre parking lot into a community park that can manage significant stormwater on-site.
Placing Economic Value on Natural Systems
Wednesday, June 25th, 2014This year’s Sustainable Raritan River Conference focused on the economic value of natural systems.
Big Fixes for Water Infrastructure Will Mean Bigger Bills for Customers
Monday, June 23rd, 2014Water woes and next steps — including special programs for low-income ratepayers — were the subject of a recent NJ Spotlight conference.
Convening Aims to Develop an Agenda for Change for New Jersey’s Urban Water Infrastructure
Tuesday, May 20th, 2014Leaders explore challenges and opportunities for revamping water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure in New Jersey cities.
Timing of Public Comment Period on State Hazard Plan Raises Questions
Friday, April 4th, 2014For the first time, the state requested public input on the draft hazard mitigation plan it must submit. But it opened the comment period only after it had submitted the draft plan.
Communities Need To Understand, Plan Effectively for Climate Risks
Thursday, April 3rd, 2014Executive Director Peter Kasabach made his debut April 2 on Al Jazeera America, joining a panel on Ray Suarez’s show Inside Story to talk about the importance of understanding the risks posed by a changing climate, and giving communities the leadership and resources they need to plan accordingly.
