A joint legislative committee hearing on the effects of climate change on New Jersey heard testimony about the importance of coastal resilience planning and shifting to clean energy.
Environment and Agriculture
Joint Environment Committee Dives in on Climate Change, Coastal Resilience
Monday, August 14th, 2017Sound Management, Transparency Key to Ensuring Reliable, Reasonably Priced Drinking Water
Monday, July 24th, 2017New Jersey Future’s statement on newly enacted legislation that will require water utilities to develop plans for regular maintenance and investment in their drinking water systems.
McKinsey’s Smart Economic Vision for New Jersey
Thursday, July 20th, 2017A new report from McKinsey & Company on ways to accelerate New Jersey’s economic growth includes many smart-growth recommendations that New Jersey Future’s gubernatorial platform also addresses.
New Jersey Future Testifies at U.S. Senate Roundtable on Lead in Drinking Water
Friday, July 14th, 2017New Jersey Future delivered testimony at a U.S. Senate roundtable, one of a series focused on problems with the country’s water infrastructure. This roundtable focused on contamination in drinking water.
Images Available for Educational Signage on Combined-Sewer Outfalls
Thursday, June 29th, 2017New downloadable graphic modules will allow towns to create customized signs to educate the public about combined-sewer outfalls.
Many States Making New Investments in Water Infrastructure
Wednesday, June 28th, 2017A review of programs around the country that help finance upgrades and expansions to water infrastructure offers important lessons for New Jersey.
Jersey Water Works Co-Sponsors New One Water Awards Program
Monday, June 12th, 2017The awards program, sponsored jointly with the Association of Environmental Authorities and the American Water Works Association-NJ Section, will recognize sustainable solutions to New Jersey’s water challenges.
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.
Guide Helps Unlock New Resources for Stormwater Management
Thursday, March 23rd, 2017New Jersey’s CSO Permittee Network used a workshop to explore ways to unlock nontraditional resources for managing stormwater and sewer overflows.
Forum Roundtable: Getting to a Regional Approach to Coastal Resilience
Monday, March 20th, 2017A roundtable at the Redevelopment Forum discussed the need for a regional approach to making the New Jersey coast more resilient to the effects of climate change, and what the possible obstacles would be.
