New public and private sector developments in New Jersey must now include the use of green infrastructure as a stormwater management technique starting March 2, 2021.
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New Stormwater Rules Require New Developments to Include Green Infrastructure
Friday, March 5th, 2021New Jersey Future and other Jersey Water Works Members Call for Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure
Wednesday, February 10th, 2021New Jersey Future joined 56 Jersey Water Works members calling for federal investment in our water infrastructure in a letter sent to New Jersey’s congressional delegation.
Want to Get Ahead of Flooding? Use NJF’s New Tool, the Enhanced Model Stormwater Ordinance
Tuesday, February 9th, 2021Municipal leaders should use New Jersey Future’s new tool to update their town’s stormwater ordinance as soon as possible to increase green infrastructure and reduce flood risk.
Stuck with Stormwater Issues? See Expert Solutions to Fight Flooding and Pollution in the Updated Municipal Toolkit
Tuesday, November 10th, 2020Green infrastructure can make your town a healthier, cleaner, and safer place to live by reducing flood risk, returning clean water to the ground, cleaning and cooling the air, and aiding in pedestrian safety. Learn more in the updated Municipal Toolkit.
Stormwater Utilities—Peeling Back the Onion
Monday, November 9th, 2020How much do municipalities and counties currently spend on stormwater infrastructure, and how receptive are they to this new concept? A new New Jersey Department of Community Affairs survey aims to find out.
New Jersey Future Partners with the New Jersey District of Key Club International
Wednesday, October 14th, 2020New Jersey Future is excited to announce a new partnership with the New Jersey District of Key Club International and the District Project Steering Committee for the group’s service year project “Keeping the Garden State Green.”
Greening the Garden State: These Three Towns Show You How!
Tuesday, September 15th, 2020Green streets aren’t just for big cities like Philadelphia. They can help smaller cities like Camden and Hoboken and towns like Highland Park to meet flooding and stormwater challenges while providing community benefits.
New Jersey Future Launches the New Jersey Stormwater Utilities Resource Center
Friday, September 4th, 2020The New Jersey Stormwater Utilities Resource Center is a one-stop-shop, housing technical legal and financial information, case studies, and helpful guidance on stormwater solutions, community process, and public engagement.
New Jersey Future to work with regional campaign for resilience
Tuesday, July 14th, 2020New Jersey Future is proud to be an inaugural member of the important and growing Rise to Resilience coalition, a group of New Jersey and New York residents, leaders in the business, labor, and justice communities, volunteer organizations, scientists, and environmental advocates.
What’s in your water? A new dashboard will help you find out.
Tuesday, July 14th, 2020In December of 2020, Jersey Water Works will launch an online data dashboard to tell the story of New Jersey’s water and sewer systems. This web-based dashboard is being designed for a wide variety of users and will provide a range of metrics that is easy to understand.
