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Water Infrastructure

New Jersey Future Statement on Passage of the Clean Stormwater, Flood Reduction Act

Thursday, January 31st, 2019

New 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, 2018

A 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, 2018

The 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, 2018

A 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.

Stormwater Camp: A Summer Week To Remember

Tuesday, September 25th, 2018

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.

New Model Ordinance Will Help Reduce Polluted Runoff in New Jersey

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

Sustainable 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, 2018

At 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, 2018

The 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, 2018

An 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, 2018

Department 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.

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