New Jersey Communities Discuss Climate Change Impact on Multi-Billion Dollar Sewer Improvement Plans.
Environment and Agriculture
Climate-Ready CSO Solutions Forum
Thursday, February 20th, 2020New Jersey’s Supply of Developable Land Is Shrinking – As a Result of Both Development and Preservation
Monday, February 17th, 2020Recently-released 2015 land use/land cover data from the Department of Environmental Protection offer an opportunity to assess the state of land development in New Jersey.
Free event! Learn how CSO plans can address climate change
Thursday, December 12th, 2019Learn how municipalities can factor climate change in their combined sewer overflow (CSO) long term control plans at a free event on January 28, 2020.
Where are the lead service lines in New Jersey?
Thursday, October 3rd, 2019New Jersey, along with states across the country, is confronting a public health threat: lead in drinking water. The primary source is lead service lines (LSLs), hose-sized pipes containing some amount of lead that connect water mains under the streets to buildings. But which communities are most at risk?
Fight flooding and pollution with the updated Green Infrastructure Municipal Toolkit
Thursday, September 5th, 2019The award-winning Green Infrastructure Municipal Toolkit is perfect for community leaders who want to manage stormwater sustainably, reduce localized flooding, and improve water quality.
Green infrastructure resource wins national award
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019New Jersey Future’s Green Infrastructure Municipal Toolkit has been honored with an Excellence in Communications Award from the National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies (NAFSMA). This award celebrates outstanding communications projects that inform the public about flood awareness, pollution prevention, and environmental protection.
Stormwater Camp? Yes please!
Monday, August 26th, 2019Stormwater Camp, coordinated by Wallkill River Watershed Management Group and funded by New Jersey Future, is filled with field trips and hands-on activities designed to help campers understand the connection between rainfall, runoff, the rivers and lakes they love, the wildlife that surrounds them, and the water flowing into and out of their homes.
Build streets for everyone with this new model policy
Tuesday, August 13th, 2019NJDOT’s new model complete and green streets policy and guide provides practical guidance for municipalities, counties, and agencies to improve roads and the overall landscape.
Proposed stormwater rule change means green infrastructure training for municipal engineers
Monday, June 24th, 2019Six months after proposing significant amendments to New Jersey’s stormwater management rules NJAC 7:8), the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is working diligently on responses to public comments.
