A 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.
Environment and Agriculture
Stormwater Camp: A Summer Week To Remember
Tuesday, September 25th, 2018New Model Ordinance Will Help Reduce Polluted Runoff in New Jersey
Tuesday, September 4th, 2018Sustainable Jersey’s new model ordinance will help New Jersey communities manage stormwater that pollutes local waterways and contributes to costly urban flooding.
DOT’s Municipal Aid: Look Beneath the (Re)Surface for Innovative Uses
Friday, August 17th, 2018The NJDOT Municipal Aid program can be used for much more than road resurfacing. Municipalities interested in a variety of roadway upgrades should get their applications in by the Oct. 8 deadline.
Are the Suburbs Back? Depends On How You Define ‘Suburb’
Monday, August 13th, 2018Are recent reports highlighting a resurgence in population growth in the suburbs accurate? It depends on how you define “suburb.” But maybe we should focus more on characteristics than location.
Combined Sewer Permit Holders Meet Report Deadline
Wednesday, July 25th, 2018Holders of combined-sewer system permits have met the required deadlines for submitting various reports to the NJDEP. Reports are now posted on the NJDEP website and available for comment.
Eleven Great One Water Ideas From the Jersey Water Works Membership Meeting
Tuesday, July 24th, 2018At the Jersey Water Works membership meeting, participants were asked to discuss current or anticipated projects that embody the concept of One Water. Here are some of the best ideas.
New Report Highlights Green Infrastructure Financing Opportunities
Thursday, July 19th, 2018A new analysis highlights the New Jersey Water Bank’s success in funding green infrastructure projects, and examines steps applicants and the bank itself can take to make accessing green infrastructure financing even easier.
The March Toward Walkable Urbanism Continues
Friday, May 25th, 2018New Census municipal population estimates confirm a continuation of the trend toward places with mixed-use centers and a dense local street grid, and in particular toward towns with access to rail transit.
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.
One Water Awards Nominations Open, Partnership Expands
Thursday, May 3rd, 2018The Jersey Water Works awards program recognizes sustainable solutions to the state’s water challenges and welcomes two additional sponsoring organizations.
