New 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.
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Green infrastructure resource wins national award
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019Build 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.
Focus on Water for Infrastructure Week
Tuesday, May 21st, 2019Water infrastructure was the focus of New Jersey Future and Jersey Water Works’ participation in this year’s national Infrastructure Week.
New Jersey Future Sends Letter to Governor Urging Him To Sign Stormwater Utility Legislation
Wednesday, February 27th, 2019New Jersey Future Executive Director Pete Kasabach has sent a letter to Governor Murphy urging him to sign the Clean Stormwater and Flood Reduction Act, which would permit local government entities to establish stormwater management utilities.
New Jersey Future Submits Comments on Proposed Stormwater Rule Amendments
Monday, February 4th, 2019New Jersey Future submitted comments on proposed changes to the NJDEP’s stormwater management rules, praising the emphasis on green infrastructure and offering recommendations for making the rule clearer and more effective.
New Jersey Future Statement on Passage of the Clean Stormwater, Flood Reduction Act
Thursday, January 31st, 2019New Jersey Future applauds the Legislature’s Jan. 31, 2019, passage of the Clean Stormwater, Flood Reduction Act, and encourages the governor to sign it.
Getting Sewage Off Our Streets and Out of Our Rivers
Tuesday, December 18th, 2018A new statewide campaign will work to engage communities in drafting proposed solutions to the problem of sewage overflows into area streets and waterways.
DEP Moves to Require Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management
Thursday, December 6th, 2018The proposed new stormwater rule makes green infrastructure the priority for stormwater management, rather than an afterthought.
From Stormwater to Clean Water: New Flood-Control, Pollution Resource for Towns
Monday, November 5th, 2018A new toolkit from New Jersey Future offers advice and resources to help elected officials maximize the opportunities to use green infrastructure to help control flooding and polluted runoff.
