More than 300 people from across the water sector attended Jersey Water Works’ third annual conference, focused on priorities for the incoming Murphy administration.
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Water Conference Urges Action From New Jersey’s New Administration
Wednesday, December 6th, 2017A Year One Clean Water Agenda for the New Governor
Thursday, November 30th, 2017A group of public-sector, private-sector and nonprofit organizations has proposed Year One Clean Water Agenda for Governor-elect Phil Murphy, urging him to prioritize investment in clean water during the first year of his administration.
Smart-Growth Policy Priorities Well Represented on Murphy Transition Team
Monday, November 27th, 2017Smart-growth policy issues are well represented by the 15 experts now or formerly associated with New Jersey Future who have been named to the transition teams working with Governor-elect Phil Murphy.
A Rain Garden Grows in Harrison
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017Rain gardens planted at the public library in Harrison can absorb approximately 2,800 gallons of water per storm and as much as 38,000 gallons per year based on average rainfall.
What New Jersey Can Learn From Washington, D.C., About Transportation Improvements
Friday, November 17th, 2017An analysis of the transportation challenges the Washington, D.C., region faces has important lessons for New Jersey about the transportation-land use connection.
Rain Garden Partnership in Newton Brings Learning Opportunity, Better Water Quality
Friday, November 3rd, 2017A new rain garden in Newton, developed through a three-way partnership, provides improved water quality and offers an example of effective use of green infrastructure to manage stormwater.
New Report Shows New Jersey Is Still on the ‘Long Road Home’ After Sandy
Wednesday, October 25th, 2017A new report details results of a survey of the long-term effects of Hurricane Sandy, and highlights steps to mitigate the effects of future such disasters.
Symposium Addresses Dangers of Inaction on Climate Change
Wednesday, October 18th, 2017A range of speakers at New Jersey Future’s Shore of the Future event highlighted the need for broad-scale responses to the threat of climate change, and the costs of inaction.
Analysis: New Jersey Is Losing Its Millennials
Thursday, September 28th, 2017A new analysis of Census data shows that New Jersey’s Millennials prefer living in vibrant, mixed-use, transit-served places. However, the state is losing these young adults.
Newark–Philadelphia Study Visit Focuses on Implementing Green Infrastructure at Scale
Wednesday, September 27th, 2017Representatives from the City of Newark visited the Philadelphia Water Department to learn more about implementing green infrastructure at scale to help manage stormwater.
