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.
Water Infrastructure
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.
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.
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.
Exploring Green Infrastructure Options for Your Project? These Tools Can Help.
Tuesday, May 1st, 2018An overview of several tools that allow developers and local officials to understand how various green infrastructure practices can fit into a development project, and what the impact would be of development on stormwater infrastructure.
Water Infrastructure a Major Topic at Budget Hearing for DEP
Thursday, April 26th, 2018Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Catherine McCabe responds to questions on water infrastructure, asset management, and lead in school drinking water during the Assembly Budget Committee’s hearing.
Bayonne Water Guardians, Kearny AWAKE and Harrison TIDE Champion Green Initiatives
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018New Jersey Future has been working with Municipal Action Teams in three cities to educate residents on environmental issues and to help implement green infrastructure practices that will reduce combined-sewer overflows by keeping stormwater out of sewer systems.
How Do We Pay for New Jersey’s Aging Stormwater Infrastructure?
Wednesday, April 4th, 2018A session at the New Jersey Future Redevelopment Forum examined how stormwater utilities work in other states, what their benefits are, why New Jersey may want to consider authorizing them, and where the state is in that process.
Survey: New Jersey Residents Name Clean Drinking Water as Top Environmental Priority
Wednesday, March 28th, 2018A New Jersey Future/Jersey Water Works survey shows that New Jersey residents rate clean drinking water as their top environmental priority, and support investments in upgrading the state’s water systems.
Drinking Water Infrastructure Report Calls for Investment, Transparency
Thursday, January 4th, 2018The Joint Legislative Task Force on Drinking Water Infrastructure’s report recommends significant investment in upgrading water systems, as well as requirements for asset management and reporting.
