New 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.
Water Infrastructure
Bayonne Water Guardians, Kearny AWAKE and Harrison TIDE Champion Green Initiatives
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018How 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.
Water Conference Urges Action From New Jersey’s New Administration
Wednesday, December 6th, 2017More than 300 people from across the water sector attended Jersey Water Works’ third annual conference, focused on priorities for the incoming Murphy administration.
A Year One Clean Water Agenda for the New Governor
Thursday, November 30th, 2017A group of public-sector, private-sector and nonprofit organizations has proposed Year One Clean Water Agenda for Governor-elect Phil Murphy, urging him to prioritize investment in clean water during the first year of his administration.
Gubernatorial Candidates on Key Issues Facing New Jersey
Tuesday, September 19th, 2017We asked the Democrat and Republican candidates for governor how they would approach some of the key issues the winner will face when he or she takes office. Here is what they said.
Sound Management, Transparency Key to Ensuring Reliable, Reasonably Priced Drinking Water
Monday, July 24th, 2017New Jersey Future’s statement on newly enacted legislation that will require water utilities to develop plans for regular maintenance and investment in their drinking water systems.
McKinsey’s Smart Economic Vision for New Jersey
Thursday, July 20th, 2017A new report from McKinsey & Company on ways to accelerate New Jersey’s economic growth includes many smart-growth recommendations that New Jersey Future’s gubernatorial platform also addresses.
New Jersey Future Testifies at U.S. Senate Roundtable on Lead in Drinking Water
Friday, July 14th, 2017New Jersey Future delivered testimony at a U.S. Senate roundtable, one of a series focused on problems with the country’s water infrastructure. This roundtable focused on contamination in drinking water.
