Latest News
Stay up to date on the latest news about current Jersey Water Works initiatives, members, New Jersey’s water infrastructure, and press releases.
131 Results Found
-
04/15/19Watershed Ambassadors Program a Win for Water Sector Workforce
Guest blog post from Association of Environmental Authorities detailing the workforce benefits derived from DEP's Watershed Ambassadors programREAD ARTICLE#Community Engagement and PartnershipsSOURCE
Eric San Juan, Association of Environmental Authorities -
03/20/19Seminars Highlight Programmatic Changes at the New Jersey Water Bank
I-Bank and DEP held three seminars in 2019 throughout New Jersey to review important information related to the Water Bank.READ ARTICLE#Paying for Water InfrastructureSOURCE
Brian Caycho, Program Coordinator, New Jersey Future -
02/19/19Municipalities get boost from major federal water legislation
The new Water Infrastructure Improvement Act addendum codifies integrated planning and green infrastructure, optimizing municipalities’ abilities to develop flexible, affordable, and adaptable programs addressing critical water quality impacts.READ ARTICLE#Drinking Water, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Paying for Water InfrastructureOpen Stephanie Chiorean, Water Center at Penn in a new tabSOURCE
Stephanie Chiorean, Water Center at Penn
-
02/08/19Green infrastructure is coming of age, and it’s time to demystify it.
Installing and maintaining green infrastructure is not without its challenges. Workshop attendees learned how key challenges have been addressed - and barriers have been overcome - in real projects throughout the NJTPA and broader region.READ ARTICLE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementOpen Staff, CivicStory in a new tabSOURCE
Staff, CivicStory
-
01/25/19Tackling Combined Sewer Overflows
Could proposed changes to New Jersey’s Stormwater Rule assist municipalities with reducing combined sewer overflows?READ ARTICLE#Smart CSO Control PlansOpen CivicStory in a new tabSOURCE
CivicStory
-
01/18/19Camden Stormwater Management and Resource Training Initiative
Camden SMART was honored with a 2018 One Water Award for its record of community collaboration, engagement, and education, as well as 49 green infrastructure installations that help manage more than 60 million gallons of stormwater annually.READ ARTICLE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementSOURCE
Emily Eckart, Manager of Communications and Development -
01/15/19JWW Forms Task Force Focused on Lead in State’s Drinking Water
Group will produce report of best practices and recommendations for eliminating lead from drinking water statewide.READ ARTICLE#Drinking Water, #LeadSOURCE
New Jersey Future Staff -
01/07/19A township’s holistic approach to water management
The Town of Hammonton and its partners were honored with a 2018 One Water Award for their holistic approach to water management and conservation, including a popular residential rebate program for water-saving devices.READ ARTICLE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementSOURCE
Emily Eckart, Manager of Communications and Development -
12/19/18New Campaign Launches to Engage Communities in Shaping Solutions to Combined Sewer Overflows
Your Waterways, Your Neighborhood, Your Money, Your VoiceREAD ARTICLE#Smart CSO Control PlansOpen Kim Gaddy, Environmental Justice Organizer, Clean Water Action, Sewage Free Streets and Rivers in a new tabSOURCE
Kim Gaddy, Environmental Justice Organizer, Clean Water Action, Sewage Free Streets and Rivers
-
12/13/18Conference Speakers Discuss Innovative Solutions for Equitable, Affordable Water Financing
As the risks of inaction on infrastructure grow larger, Jersey Water Works' mission is more important than ever.READ ARTICLE#Community Engagement and PartnershipsSOURCE
Emily Eckart, Manager of Communications and Development
