Jersey Water Works

Creating Meaningful Partnerships with BIPOC and EJ Communities and Organizations

State Policy Showcase: How States Can Use Federal Covid Relief Funds to Pay for Equitable Water Infrastructure

Water for Climate Action: Reducing GHG Emissions

Fall DEIJ Webinar Series: Bridging Environmental Education and Advocacy

Next Generation Asset Management: Integrated Delivery of Large-Diameter Pipeline Renewal Projects

Lead with Infrastructure Webinar: What the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Means for the Water Sector

Affordability and Customer Assistance for Stormwater Services

One Water Leadership Institute

The Watershed Institute Annual Conference

NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program Annual Conference

New Jersey Association for Floodplain Management (NJAFM) Annual Conference

Atlantic County Utilities Authority Tour

Imagine a Day Without Water

Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) Annual Environmental Congress

Linden Blue Acres Tour – Green Infrastructure & Floodplain Restoration

Jersey Water Works Conference

Planning and Utilities, Cities and CSOs—The Value of Collaboration to Improve Municipalities

CSO Committee Meeting

Jersey WaterCheck Utility Survey

Education and Outreach Committee meeting

Association of Environmental Authorities (AEA) Annual Meeting and Conference

American Water Works Association New Jersey Chapter Conference

Tapping into Federal Funding: Leveraging WaterSMART Grants for Innovative Water Infrastructure Investments

DEIJ and Racial Justice Are Not Synonymous: Intersectional Social Justice in Environmental Work

Tapping into Federal Funding: Leveraging Housing and Urban Development Loans for Innovative Water Infrastructure Investments

Lead-Free NJ July 2021 Membership Meeting

Improving Watershed Health through Agricultural-Municipal Partnerships

Water Risk Equity Map Green Infrastructure Subcommittee

CSO Water Workforce Subcommittee

Green Infrastructure Municipal Engagement Subcommittee

Stormwater Utilities Subcommittee

2021 New Jersey Water Association Annual Conference

Green Infrastructure Workforce Subcommittee

2021 American Water Resources Association Mid-Atlantic Conference

Jersey Water Works 2021 Membership Meeting: Different Perspectives, New Opportunities, Win-Win Solutions

Asset Management and Finance LSL Guidance Subcommittee Meeting

Green Infrastructure Committee Meeting

JWW and the American Water Works Association New Jersey Chapter –  Young Professionals Networking Happy Hour

Equity Mapping Subcommittee Meeting

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<p>Many white-led and -dominant organizations are seeking to partner more effectively with BIPOC-led and EJ organizations. Meaningful partnerships, however, take work. Often what we think of as “partnerships” are misguided, transactional relationships with individuals, communities and organizations. To form meaningful partnerships that are not grounded in white supremacy and saviorism, we must center establishing trust and building mutual respect.</p>
<p>This training is part of the The Delaware River Watershed Racial Justice Initiative.</p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">As part of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Congress passed the</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><a class="external-link" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/american-rescue-plan/" target="_new"><span data-contrast="none">American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> in March to help revive the economy and protect public health by providing direct support to individuals as well as state, tribal, and local governments. The total package provided $1.9 trillion in relief for a wide range of purposes. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
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<div>See more information at the registration link.</div>


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<p>This webinar will feature international and local perspectives on advancing climate mitigation through water. Speakers will provide insights from the recent Water Pavilion at the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP-26) in Glasgow, Scotland. Utilities in California and New Jersey will also share how they are implementing water conservation strategies, green energy projects, system efficiencies, and even ecosystem protection to reduce direct and indirect emissions, ultimately reaching for carbon neutrality.</p>
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<div>See more information at the registration link.</div>


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<div>CDRW&#8217;s Fall DEIJ Webinar Series</p>
<p>Bridging Environmental Education and Advocacy: Information Gathering, Relationship Building, and Outreach in Environmental Justice Communities of Color</p>
<p>December 7th, 2021<br />
1pm-2pm<br />
Via Zoom</p></div>
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<div>See more information at the registration link.</div>


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<div>Integrated delivery allows pipeline owners to select the best value partner for critical renewal projects and reduces cost and schedule when compared to traditional design-bid-build. Attendees will gain insight into the benefits of this innovative asset management strategy through actual case studies of both maintenance “find-and-fix” and capital “full-line-renewal” projects using qualifications based procurement and a design-build model.</div>
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<div>See more information at the registration link.</div>


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<div>While transportation funding has gotten more attention, the bipartisan infrastructure bill makes a historic investment in America&#8217;s water infrastructure.</div>
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<div>See more information at the registration link.</div>


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<div class="field-item even">EPA is hosting a webinar on “Affordability and Customer Assistance Programs for Stormwater Services” as the fourth part of EPA’s Water Finance Center’s Stormwater Funding and Financing Approaches Webinar Series.</div>
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<div>See more information at the registration link.</div>


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<div>This webinar will take participants on a journey to activate creative flooding communication and solutions in Philadelphia’s Germantown community, as well as the development of Tucson’s Chubasco Channel, a community-sourced experience of the shifting monsoons.</div>
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<div>See more information at the registration link.</div>


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<p>The Watershed Institute will host its 5th Annual Watershed Conference with the theme <em>Collaborating For Change</em> on November 3-5. This year’s event will be in a hybrid format with participants selecting socially distanced, in-person sessions at the Watershed Center and Reserve or choosing to attend virtually if they prefer.  Sessions will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.</p>
<p>Learn more about the conference <a href="https://thewatershed.org/fifth-annual-watershed-conference/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>


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<p>The New York-New Jersey Harbor &amp; Estuary Program is bringing members of the community, non-profits, academia, and local, state, and federal government to talk water quality and how it affects our lives and our community.</p>
<p>Learn more about the conference <a href="https://www.hudsonriver.org/article/hep-2021-conference" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>


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<p>Every fall, the New Jersey Association for Floodplain Management (NJAFM) conducts an annual conference that attracts over 500 people for a 3-day conference that showcases state-of-the-art techniques, programs, resources, materials and equipment, and services to accomplish flood mitigation and other community goals.</p>
<p>Learn more <a href="https://www.njafm.org/conference.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>


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<p>Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of ACUA’s Wastewater Treatment Facility in honor of Imagine a Day Without Water on October 21!</p>
<p>This event is hosted by the ACUA and Jersey Water Works.</p>
<p>Learn more <a href="http://acua.com/EventItem.aspx?id=7963" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>


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<p>Imagine a Day Without Water is a national education campaign that brings together diverse stakeholders to highlight how water is essential, invaluable, and in need of investment. This year, the day of action will take place on October 21, 2021, and will include events, resolutions, student contests, social media engagement, and more, all across the country.</p>
<p>Learn more <a href="https://imagineadaywithoutwater.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>
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<p>ANJEC is pleased to offer their 48th Annual Environmental Congress in an all-virtual Zoom format.</p>
<p>Beginning on Tuesday October 19th at 7pm and continuing through Friday, October 22 at 7pm with workshop sessions daily.</p>
<p>See more information at the registration link.</p>
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<p>Join NJ-AWRA and Princeton Hydro for a tour of the Linden Blue Acres Green Infrastructure &amp; Floodplain Restoration Project.</p>
<p>This talk has been approved for one (1) credit hour of continuing education for Certified Floodplain Managers (CFM).</p>
<p>See more information at the registration link.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Water Infrastructure for Every Community: Seizing a Once-in-a-generation Opportunity</strong></p>
<p>The seventh annual Jersey Water Works Conference is a multi-day virtual event that will bring together more than 300 state and local community members, decision-makers, practitioners, and stakeholders to confront the threat of climate change with innovative solutions for our aging water infrastructure. Explore a variety of approaches to ensure every community can access new federal and state funding for water. Connect with water champions and members who continue to amplify the importance of addressing New Jersey’s water infrastructure.</p>
<p>The conference is presented by Jersey Water Works, a collaborative of diverse individuals and organizations working to transform New Jersey’s inadequate water infrastructure through sustainable, cost-effective solutions that provide communities with clean water and waterways; healthier, safer neighborhoods; local jobs; flood and climate resilience; and economic growth.</p>


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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Responding to the combined sewer overflow (CSO) problem is more than a matter of complying with permit requirements. Spending hundreds of millions of dollars in ways that do not improve municipal quality of life is not the optimal solution. Using redevelopment as a tool to improve CSO results should be seriously considered.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Note</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: This event is intended for permittees and planners in NJ CSO municipalities.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This workshop is designed to help municipal planners, drinking water/sewer utility officials, and municipal development officials understand the ways in which they can reduce sewage generation through water conservation and redevelopment design, including stormwater systems retrofits and green infrastructure. It will also cover the utilization of public spaces in ways that help resolve CSOs while reducing customer costs and improving the quality of life and resilience of CSO neighborhoods and municipalities. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This virtual event, co-hosted by Jersey Water Works and the American Planning Association New Jersey chapter, will include a combination of presentations, facilitated discussions, and a virtual tour. This workshop has been approved for 2 Certification Maintenance credits through the American Institute of Certified Planners.</span></p>


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<p>Contact Kim Irby, kirby@njfuture.org, to join or with questions.</p>


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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jersey WaterCheck is undergoing its first annual update. All drinking water and wastewater utilities featured on the dashboard have received a link to an online survey as well as utility data for review. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your data will be featured on your utility’s individual system page and contribute to statewide metrics on </span><a href="http://njwatercheck.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jersey WaterCheck</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. It is critical that your data is accurate and up-to-date, so we look forward to your response! </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are a utility member who has not received the survey and data, or would like it resent to you, please contact Kimberley Irby (</span><a href="mailto:kirby@njfuture.org"><span style="font-weight: 400;">kirby@njfuture.org</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">).</span></p>


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<p>Contact Paula Figueroa-Vega at pfigueroa@njfuture.org for more details and log in information.</p>


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<p><strong>Nov. 16 &amp; 17, 2021 &#8211; </strong><strong>Caesars Atlantic City</strong></p>
<p>AEA is a trade association of publicly owned government agencies and private-sector businesses that provide or support clean water and solid waste utility service in New Jersey. The mission of AEA is to provide information, education and advocacy that help member organizations provide professional, efficient and cost-effective service to their ratepayers and to help the public understand and appreciate the work of its members.</p>
<p>Plans are being made for a return to our in-person annual meeting &amp; conference, to be held at Caesars in Atlantic City. The Onward &amp; Upward theme continues as we conclude the celebration of our 50th anniversary.</p>
<p>Registration information will be posted sometime in August.</p>
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<p><strong style="background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);">AEA Seeking Presentation Proposals for Upcoming Annual Meeting &amp; Conference</strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Submission Deadline: August 6, 2021</em></strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.aeanj.org/wp-content/uploads/AEA-Call-for-Presentation-Proposals-2021-22-FINAL.pdf">A Call for Presentations Details</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.aeanj.org/wp-content/uploads/Presentation-Proposal-Submission-Form-2021-FINAL.pdf">Presentation Proposal Submission Form</a></p>
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<p>Networking. Technical Information. Latest Products &amp; Services.<br />
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<p>WaterNow’s third webinar in the Tap into Federal Funding series will feature an increasingly important sustainable water funding program for Western communities—Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART grants. This event will explore how local leaders can leverage the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART grants for proven water conservation and efficiency infrastructure investments, build long-term resilience to drought, and prioritize environmental benefits that increase the reliability of water resources.</p>
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<li>Sheri Looper, Drought Coordinator, Bureau of Reclamation</li>
<li>Josh German, Program Analyst, Bureau of Reclamation</li>
<li>Representative from WaterSMART Grantee Community</li>
<li>Georgia Beesemyer, Project Manager, WaterNow Alliance</li>
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<p>“LGBTQ+ Justice.” “Social Justice.” “Racial Justice.” “DEIJ.” We use these words but do we really know what they mean, how they connect to and how they are unique from each other? This session will help participants understand what intersectional environmental work is and how to ensure multiple issues and identities are focused on simultaneously as opposed to individually.</p>
<p>This session is funded by the Delaware River Watershed Racial Justice Initiative.</p>


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<p>Part of WaterNow’s ongoing Tap into Resilience series this webinar will explore how local leaders can leverage Housing and Urban Development loans for innovative water infrastructure investments. WaterNow’s Tap into Resilience initiative provides water leaders resources they need to invest in affordable, climate resilient solutions to meet a broad range of water management challenges. This webinar will feature one of these investment options— Housing and Urban Development’s Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program. This federal loan program can be used to address community resilience projects aimed at benefiting low- and moderate- income communities, and for organizations looking to improve water systems, eligible projects include waterfront fortification, green infrastructure improvements, and water infrastructure improvements.</p>
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<li>Seema Thomas, Deputy Director, Financial Management Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development</li>
<li>Erik Pechuekonis, Community Planning and Development Specialist, Department of Housing and Urban Development</li>
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<li>Caroline Koch, Water Policy Director, WaterNow Alliance</li>
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<p>With communities determined to remove lead from the environment and potential opportunities in place to fund their efforts, this is an important moment for lead-free advocates. Join us to network and discuss lead policy with others, learn more about Lead-Free NJ’s recent work to get the lead out, and find out how we can work together to make change. The event will feature:</p>
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<li>A spotlight on Lead-Free NJ policy work</li>
<li>A panel discussion with experts about community organizing around lead issues</li>
<li>Updates from Lead-Free NJ committees</li>
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<p>Who should attend:</p>
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<li>Community members</li>
<li>Advocates and activists</li>
<li>Community-based, statewide, and national organizations</li>
<li>Industry workers</li>
<li>Clergy</li>
<li>Municipal, county, and state officials</li>
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<p>GUEST SPEAKERS:<br />
Yvette Jordan, Newark Education Workers Caucus<br />
Elyse Pivnick, Isles, Inc.<br />
Shruti Banugaria, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Department of Pediatrics<br />
Unique Bacote, Paterson Habitat for Humanity</p>
<p>HOST SPEAKERS:<br />
Rashan Prailow<br />
Co-chair, Lead-Free NJ</p>
<p>Debbie Mans<br />
Co-chair, Lead-Free NJ</p>
<p>*<strong>Note</strong>: A limited number of $30 Visa gift cards are available to those who need compensation for attendance. For more information, email jdavis@njfuture.org.</p>


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<p><strong>EPA Agricultural Municipal Partnerships</strong></p>
<p>Watersheds can benefit when municipal water treatment plants invest in conservation practices on nearby farms. These agricultural-municipal partnerships reflect a commitment to integrated planning across the complete water cycle with a strong emphasis on a highly collaborative and inclusive approach to watershed health improvement. By drawing on an integrated watershed approach, these partnerships unlock additional alternatives to address watershed health stressors and bring a broader array of watershed participants into the mix to craft solutions and take action for watershed health improvement.</p>
<p>You are invited to attend a 75-minute webinar that will discuss three different agricultural-municipal partnerships. You will hear experiences from the City of Boise, Miami Conservancy District, and Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and the Environment. This webinar will feature presentations where speakers will share their experiences and reflect on lessons learned. There will also be time for Q+A.</p>


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<p>October 20-21, 2021 at the Golden Nugget Hotel &amp; Casino, Atlantic City, NJ</p>
<p class="lead"><strong>The New Jersey Water Association Annual Technical Conference is New Jersey&#8217;s premier forum for water and wastewater industry operators, managers and decision makers.</strong></p>
<p>The conference is an excellent opportunity to learn about available products and services for the water and wastewater industry directly from our Exhibitors. It is also an excellent opportunity to meet with your peers, agency representatives and local leaders. You will be able to increase your awareness of regulatory, operational, managerial and legislative issues and at the same time earn Training Contact Hours for your license requirements.</p>


<p><strong>2021 AWRA Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC) is an informative program on interdisciplinary communication on any aspect of water resources.</strong></p>
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<p>Presented by: Delaware Section-AWRA and New Jersey Section-AWRA</p>
<p>In conjunction with the National Capital Region Section, Pennsylvania State Section, and Philadelphia Metropolitan Area Section</p>
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<p>AWRA and the sections of the Mid-Atlantic region are committed to fostering interdisciplinary communication among persons of diverse backgrounds working on any aspect of water resources.</p>
<p>We anticipate that this Conference will carry on that mission with a program that will include a wide-range of water resources topics to interest practitioners, researchers and students from a variety of disciplines. Our goal is to provide an interesting and informative program that will provide attendees with lessons and tools to apply in their watershed.</p>
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<li>State, county, and municipal officials, planners, and engineers</li>
<li>Environmental and engineering consultants</li>
<li>Health officials and researchers</li>
<li>Water purveyors</li>
<li>Watershed association members</li>
<li>Soil Conservation District officials</li>
<li>Scientists from academic institutions</li>
<li>Graduate and undergraduate students</li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jersey Water Works members drive the success of the collaborative, raising formidable issues and collaborating to identify innovative solutions. This is a pivotal moment for water infrastructure. Come see how JWW can serve as a platform to foster new opportunities, connections, and win-win solutions to New Jersey’s toughest water challenges. New Jersey’s potential share of federal funds can propel the state’s water infrastructure into a resilient, innovative, and effective water future.</span></p>
<p><strong>Join us for:</strong></p>
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<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">State leaders’ perspectives on different challenges within the water sector</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Opportunities for JWW’s members in advocating for water infrastructure solutions</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hot-off-the-press member updates (email us: info@jerseywaterworks.org to add yours to the list)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Top highlights from JWW working committees</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not a member? No problem! Anyone is welcome to join the meeting. </span></p>


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<p>Are you 35-and-under working in the water sector? Meet other young professionals on June 8!</p>
<p>Jersey Water Works and AWWA Young Professionals are hosting a one-hour long virtual networking happy hour to connect young professionals in the water sector ages 35 and under on June 8 from 4 &#8211; 5 pm. There will be a short introduction to each group and opportunities to meet and connect with other young water professionals. Interested in attending? Let us know by Friday, June 4!</p>


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