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Safe Drinking Water Cybersecurity Grant Program – Informational Webinar

World Water Day 2024

2024 Utility Management Conference

Using the Enhanced Stormwater Control Ordinance Action to Meet New DEP Requirements

Seventh Annual Watershed Conference

2023 Jersey Water Works Annual Conference

2023 NY-NJ HEP State of the Estuary Conference

2023 New Jersey League of Municipalities

How Hackensack is Working to Reduce Flooding and Combined Sewer Overflow

ANJEC 50th Annual Environmental Congress (Virtual)

ANJEC 50th Annual Environmental Congress (In-Person)

Digital Accessibility and Inclusive Communications: Guidelines for the Water Movement

Technical Friday Series: Forever Chemical – Treatment and Remediation

One Water Summit 2023

JWW and LFNJ Joint Membership Meeting

Water Workforce Program (Info Session)

Understanding Technical Assistance for Water Systems Webinar

LSL Replacement Financing and Implementation

Technical Assistance Coffee Chat for New Jersey Coastal Communities

2nd Environmental Summit South Ward Environmental Justice

2023 Camden Environmental Summit

Construction Industry Career Day (open to high school students)

Construction Industry Career Day (open to the public)

NJ Water Environment Association Conference and Exposition

New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference

New Jersey Sustainability Summit

American Water Works Association New Jersey Annual Conference

Sixth Annual Watershed Conference

State Revolving Funds and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding – Webinar

Leveraging Capital Markets to Accelerate Lead Service Line Replacements

Tracking Pollution in the Delaware Basin: Tools for Community Action

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American River: A Journey Down the Passaic (film premiere)

Virtual Workshop: Community Driven Input on Upcoming Combined Sewage Overflow Proposed Projects

Webinar | Small Water System Funding: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)

Webinar | Financial Benchmarking for Small Water and Wastewater Systems

JWW Annual Conference Virtual Session: Tapping into the Water Assistance Program for Low Income Households

Preparing Critical Infrastructure for Climate Change: Water Utilities Leading the Way

Jersey Water Works Annual Conference

AEA Annual Meeting and Conference

New Jersey’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Webinar

WEFTEC 2022

Delaware River Watershed Forum

Imagine a Day Without Water 2022

World Water-Tech North America Summit

Lead-Free New Jersey September Membership Meeting

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<td>Please see the below information regarding a webinar launching a grant program managed by the New Jersey Cybersecurity &amp; Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC), which will assist water purveyors in improving their cybersecurity programs. Please contact NJCCIC at <a href="mailto:njccic@cyber.nj.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener">njccic@cyber.nj.gov</a> if you have any questions.
On Monday, February 12 from 1:00PM-2:00PM, the NJCCIC will host an informational webinar to launch the Safe Drinking Water Cybersecurity Grant Program (SDWCGP).
Please use the following link to attend the meeting: <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY2xpY2suY29tbXVuaWNhdGlvbnMuY3liZXIubmouZ292Lz9xcz1mYTllZDQ3ZmM5NjE1YzBjNGQ3ODM3N2YwN2UxZTM1ZTUzYjQyNmIzZWYwNDIyNjQ4YjVjZmM2OTNkZTQ1MmYyYTBlMTUyMmI0ZmYzNjZlNmVmMjc1MGYzOGQ0MjgyMWU5Yjk0OTg5NGYxMDZmNDBkJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMDguODk4Nzg1NTEifQ.pSESRkhRiP2jn_UcDzqT22QeIJgDYha_VBrM8lqSjvg/s/2172016247/br/236737413492-l" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY2xpY2suY29tbXVuaWNhdGlvbnMuY3liZXIubmouZ292Lz9xcz1mYTllZDQ3ZmM5NjE1YzBjNGQ3ODM3N2YwN2UxZTM1ZTUzYjQyNmIzZWYwNDIyNjQ4YjVjZmM2OTNkZTQ1MmYyYTBlMTUyMmI0ZmYzNjZlNmVmMjc1MGYzOGQ0MjgyMWU5Yjk0OTg5NGYxMDZmNDBkJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMDguODk4Nzg1NTEifQ.pSESRkhRiP2jn_UcDzqT22QeIJgDYha_VBrM8lqSjvg/s/2172016247/br/236737413492-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707488096602000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0hxMJZt5EZDw3b9dukaA_-">SDWCGP Webinar</a> 
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World Water Day is an annual United Nations Observance – held on 22 March – focusing on the importance of freshwater, coordinated by UN-Water and led by <a href="https://www.unwater.org/about-un-water/members-and-partners">one or more UN-Water Members</a> and <a href="https://www.unwater.org/about-un-water/members-and-partners">Partners </a>with a related mandate.
The theme of World Water Day 2024 is ‘Water for Peace’.
When we cooperate on water, we create a positive ripple effect – fostering harmony, generating prosperity and building resilience to shared challenges.
We must act upon the realization that water is not only a resource to be used and competed over – it is a human right, intrinsic to every aspect of life.
This World Water Day, we all need to unite around water and use water for peace, laying the foundations of a more stable and prosperous tomorrow.
Learn more here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/water-day

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The Association of Environmental Authorities is having there 2024 Utility Management Conference at Caesars Atlantic City.
For more information, see registration link.

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Learn About the Enhanced Stormwater Control Ordinances
Sustainable Jersey’s “Using the Enhanced Stormwater Control Ordinance Action to Meet New DEP Requirements” Webinar is scheduled for February 6, 2024 at 12:00 pm. Join staff from New Jersey Future and the Watershed Institute as they introduce their updated “enhanced” ordinances to help communities better manage stormwater.
More information at the registration link.

The Watershed Institute will hold its <a href="https://thewatershed.org/7th-annual-watershed-conference/">Seventh Annual NJ Watershed Conference</a> on February 23 at The College of New Jersey. This year’s theme is regional/watershed planning, a collaborative strategy to address the impacts of climate change and to restore clean and healthy habitats. 
More information at the registration link.

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Jersey Water Works is pleased to present the Ninth Annual Jersey Water Works Conference: The Value of Water | New Jersey Edition.
Jersey Water Works is commemorating the 10th anniversary of gathering experts to deliberate on water infrastructure and forming a collaborative. Let&#8217;s come together to recognize this significant milestone and continue progressing toward our objectives.
The JWW Conference will bring together state and local decision-makers, practitioners, and stakeholders who are determined to safeguard public health by seeking equitable and sustainable water solutions. We know the crucial role that our water infrastructure and stormwater management play in achieving this goal.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023  
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
Location: Brower Student Center at The College of New Jersey 
2000 Pennington Rd., Ewing Township, NJ 08618
This is a full-day in person only event and it includes a keynote speaker, featured speakers, six workshops, a utility track, and lunch. Check the <a href="https://www.jerseywaterworks.org/events/annual-conference/2023/agenda/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">agenda</a> for more details.
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<li>General Registration Per Person $95</li>
<li>Nonprofit and Government Employees Per Person $45</li>
<li>Utility Member attending Utility Track: Understanding LSL Replacement Cost and Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) Requirements (credits***) ($0). Please do not register. Instead, email Andrea Sapal at <a href="mailto:asapal@njfuture.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">asapal@njfuture.org</a>.</li>
<li>Scholarships available. Please do not register. Instead, email Andrea Sapal at <a href="mailto:asapal@njfuture.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">asapal@njfuture.org</a>. We&#8217;ll take care of registration for you.</li>
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Join to learn about key indicators of our estuary’s health and how they are trending! The NY-NJ Harbor &amp; Estuary Program (HEP) hosts an annual conference that brings together officials from local, state and federal government, non-profit advocates, utilities, scientists and private consultants. This year’s HEP conference is focused on the changing conditions of our Estuary and what the best available data for 30+ indicators can tell us about our estuarine health and current environmental trends.
More info at registration link.

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The largest municipal gathering in the nation, the NJ League of Municipalities Annual Conference provides extensive learning opportunities, meaningful face-to-face networking, and a comprehensive showcase of the latest product innovations to New Jersey’s local government officials and professionals.

The City of Hackensack is taking significant strides to reduce flooding and reduce overflows (CSO) of its combined sewer system, which conveys both sanitary and stormwater flows. In so doing, the City seeks to reduce the impacts of flooding and stormwater pollution upon its residents and the local environment. Measures include combined sewer separation projects, stormwater capacity improvements, a large flood hazard mitigation project, and the <a href="https://www.nnjcf.org/climate-action-mobilization-project-camp/giej/">Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice </a>Project with the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation. In this webinar, we will learn more about the strategies the City is taking to manage stormwater and CSO, including implementing new requirements associated with the City’s latest MS4 and NJPDES permits.
More info at registration link.

ANJEC is pleased to offer our 2023 Environmental Congress in hybrid format:
Tuesday, October 17th through Thursday, October 19th 
Virtual Sessions 
(Virtual sessions will be recorded and available to all registrants for review)
See more information at the registration link.
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ANJEC is pleased to offer our 2023 Environmental Congress in hybrid format:
Friday, October 13th, 9am-5pm 
The Conference Center at Mercer County College, West Windsor
See more information at the registration link.
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Join <a href="https://www.rivernetwork.org/">River Network</a> and the <a class="external-link" href="https://waterhub.org/" target="_new">Water Hub</a> for a conversation about making your digital and communications content more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for all communities.
See more information at registration link.

Join The Watershed Institute for the second of our two-part Technical Friday Webinar series about substances deemed Forever Chemicals.  In this second part, experts will discuss how these chemicals are treated as part of our drinking water systems and how the contamination is remediated.
See more information at registration link.

The US Water Alliance&#8217;s One Water Summit gathers the most diverse group of water stakeholders in the country for a completely unique and urgent conversation about the future of water through engaging plenaries and workshops, dynamic institutes and site-visits, and plenty of networking time between individuals, organizations, and delegations.
See more information at registration link.

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Jersey Water Works and Lead-Free NJ Joint Membership Meeting
Rutgers University
College Avenue Student Center
126 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Smart Infrastructure. Strong Communities.
We invite you to attend the Jersey Water Works and Lead-Free NJ Membership Meeting. The joint meeting provides opportunities to connect, exchange updates, and advance the conversation about the state’s water infrastructure and the need for statewide holistic lead remediation. Don’t miss this chance to engage with other water leaders, advocates, decision-makers, and community champions and to connect with a network of people and organizations striving to make New Jersey lead-free. We hope to see you there!

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Hudson County Community College has partnered with Jersey Water Works to present an opportunity to pursue a career in the Water Industry. The Water Workforce Program is intended to provide insight in occupations and career pathways in the water sector.
Learn more and register at the link below.

Join us on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. for a virtual webinar to introduce and review <a href="https://www.njfuture.org/2023/04/17/from-federal-dollars-to-state-investment-understanding-technical-assistance-for-water-systems/">technical assistance programs</a> available in New Jersey for water utilities and municipalities looking to tap into the SRF program. The webinar will highlight the TA programs from the following organizations: 
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Moonshot Missions </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (invited)</li>
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Learn more and register at the link below.

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New Jersey Water Association and Jersey Water Works will hold an in-person training event on May 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is open and free of cost. If you’re interested, reach out to <a href="mailto:dcameron@njfuture.org">Deandrah Cameron</a> for more information.
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Location: Hightstown Fire Department, 140 North Main Street, Hightstown, Mercer County
Course Description
The New Jersey statute (P.L. 2021, c.183) enacted on July 22, 2021 requires a series of compliance deadlines for action by public water systems pursuant to the removal of all Lead Service Lines (LSLs) within 10 years. Water systems must now update their inventories and replace their lead service lines, both utility and customer-owned by 2031. Planning, executing, and troubleshooting are all parts of project management. The law sets forward an aggressive timeline and a funding challenge. Learn about: Replacement Cost, Technical Assistance, Program Outreach and Communication, Federal LCRR and Program Implementation from expert consultants, State representatives and Peers.
View full agenda <a href="https://cms.jerseywaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Copy-of-Final_2023-Lead-NJWA-JWW-Htstn-May24-35W.pdf">here</a>.
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Blue Acres and Beyond: Learn about NJDEP’s Blue Acres program expansion and how communities enhance previously developed landscapes into biodiverse, ecologically functioning public amenities while also becoming more resilient in the face of natural disasters.
Register and learn more at the link below.

The South Ward Environmental Alliance hosted its 1st Environmental Summit at Weequahic Park, Feldman Middleton, Jr. Community Center, 92 Thomas Carmichael Dr., Newark, NJ.
Learn more and register at the registration link below.

The 2023 Camden Environmental Summit, presented by New Jersey American Water, is the only event of its kind in the region. The 2023 Camden Environmental Summit provides an opportunity for community leaders, nonprofit organizations, environmental advocates, green businesses and government officials to unite under a common agenda in-person at the Hilton Garden Inn on the Camden waterfront. Held on Earth Week, the theme for this summit is “Love your Earth.”
Learn more and register at the registrational link below.

Construction Industry Career Day May 31, 2022/ 4-8pm NJ Convention &amp; Expo Center Edison, New Jersey 
This two-day event showcases the construction industry’s educational opportunities and occupations, while providing participants with hands-on activities within many of the trades.
Wednesday, May 31st from 8am-1pm is reserved for High School Students. We strongly recommend bringing Juniors.
REGISTRATION FOR WEDNESDAY WILL CLOSE AT 4PM ON MAY 1, 2023 or AT CAPACITY OF 2,500.
For more information, see registration link.

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Construction Industry Career Day May 31, 2022/ 4-8pm NJ Convention &amp; Expo Center Edison, New Jersey 
This two-day event showcases the construction industry’s educational opportunities and occupations, while providing participants with hands-on activities within many of the trades.
Tuesday, May 30th from 3pm-7pm is open to the public and welcomes veterans, underemployed, unemployed, students, parents and those looking for a new career.
For more information, see registration link.

The NJWEA is pleased to announce the 108th John J. (Jack) Lagrosa Annual Conference and Exposition, will be held on May 8th &#8211; 12th, 2023 at Harrah&#8217;s Atlantic City, New Jersey.
More information at registration link.

<a href="https://www.njfuture.org/">New Jersey Future</a> and <a href="https://njplanning.org/">APA New Jersey</a> are proud to present the annual New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment three-day conference convening virtually on June 21–22 and in person on June 23 at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick. 
Stay tuned for more information regarding conference registration. <a href="https://www.njfuture.org/events/njprc/">Check out</a> the organizations that attendees from recent conferences have represented.
Sponsorship provides creative new forms of visibility for your organization while supporting the mission and work of New Jersey Future and APA-NJ. If you are interested in available <a href="https://www.njfuture.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NJPRC23-sponsorship-package-Final-4-6-23.pdf">sponsorship opportunities</a>, please contact <a id="emoba-9385" class="emoba-link" title="Send email" href="mailto:%6D%67%6C%61%73%73%62%75%72%67%40%6E%6A%66%75%74%75%72%65%2E%6F%72%67">Michele Glassburg</a>.
Learn more at the link below.

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101 Crawfords Corner Road Holmdel, NJ 07733
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Mark your calendars for the 2023 New Jersey Sustainability Summit on Friday, May 5th at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ. Doors will open at 8:00 am and the program will begin at 9:00 am.
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March 21 &#8211; 24, 2023</h4>
Be part of AWWA NJ’s Water Event! 
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The Watershed Institute welcomes you to our Sixth Annual Watershed Conference on February 10, 2023 and February 17, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The two-day event will be held in-person at The Watershed Institute with the option to attend virtually.
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Most waterways in New Jersey are impaired due to polluted stormwater runoff from overdevelopment. Previous efforts to tackle these issues largely focused on municipalities working separately from one other, however water does not confine itself to political boundaries. Municipal leaders, engineers, watershed advocates, and community members must work together across municipal boundaries, in a regional approach, to repair our degraded waterways, a problem worsened by the impacts of climate change with more intense and frequent storms.
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At the conference, learn about new Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) requirements and solutions that go beyond the proposed minimum standards. We will explore existing tools and learn how to engage our communities through roundtable discussions and interactive sessions. Three conference tracks will be offered to present the most relevant information for municipal representatives, engineers and stormwater implementation professionals, and the general public. Together, we can use the new MS4 requirements as an opportunity to advocate for local and regional solutions that restore our waterways.
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For more information, visit our website: <a href="https://thewatershed.org/sixth-annual-watershed-conference-feb-10-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://thewatershed.org/sixth-annual-watershed-conference-feb-10-2023/</a>
We thank our conference sponsors, <a href="https://www.amwater.com/njaw/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Jersey American Water</a>, <a href="https://princetonhydro.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Princeton Hydro</a>, <a href="https://www.sustainablejersey.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sustainable Jersey</a>, <a href="https://www.davey.com/environmental-consulting-services/local-offices/new-jersey/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=gmb&amp;utm_content=DRG_EC_NJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Davey Resource Group</a>, <a href="https://www.stewardgreen.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steward Green</a>, <a href="https://njawra.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Jersey AWRA</a>, and <a href="https://njsbcouncil.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Jersey Sustainable Business Council</a> for helping to make the Watershed Conference possible.
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The new $15 billion in federal funding for lead service line replacements, as vital and historic as it is, is dwarfed by the estimated $47 billion need to address this public health crisis, one that affects primarily the most vulnerable and needy among us, often people of color. It is possible for local water leaders to close this funding gap. WaterNow Alliance and Environmental Policy Innovation Center will host a 1-hour virtual webinar for utility and community leaders nationwide on how they can access capital markets to maximize access to federal funding and accelerate the rate of lead line replacements on private property.
The webinar has 5 objectives—
1. Highlight the One Water and multiple community benefits of replacing lead service lines, particularly on private properties where they are the most prevalent and most likely to be harming disadvantaged households and communities of color. 
2. Feature perspectives from capital market investors about their interest in investing in lead service line replacement programs as a sound investment and to accelerate these needed replacements and protect public health. 
3. Equip participants with the knowledge of how to leverage local financing approaches to maximize access to federal dollars and accelerate the pace of replacements. 
4. Feature a real-world case study from communities and utilities replacing lead service lines at a faster pace than most. 
5. Answer questions about how to leverage capital markets for lead service line replacements.

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Introducing River Network’s new resource on tracking common sources of pollution and tools for community action in the Delaware Basin! Join us on January 31st at 10am to learn about tools and programs that can help you and your volunteers identify pollution sources – including combined sewer overflows, improperly maintained construction sites, road salt, and flooding &#8211; and take action. You’ll also learn about how groups in the Delaware and throughout the country have created innovative programs to combat these threats to water quality health.
We will hear from Elizabeth Cute of Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper about their bacteria monitoring program and action steps they have taken on CSO discharges and water quality impairments. Ryan Neuman of Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) and Dave Bell, TTF volunteer, will discuss their experiences with monitoring and reporting on failing construction site pollution controls and notifying their local decision-makers on excessive road salt application and implications for their local streams.

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Join us for the Newark premiere of the independent documentary film American River.
The Passaic River flows right through our community, but for most of us it remains a mystery. Come with us on this epic, 80-mile kayak trip across New Jersey and get to know our historic river and the heroic efforts to save it. From its pristine beginnings in a wildlife preserve to its industrial end in Newark Bay, the Passaic will amaze you with its rich history, fascinating geology, breathtaking beauty and power that inspired artists and ignited the country’s industrial revolution.
American River captures a mosaic of stories from people who live and work along the Passaic and from the local heroes working to reclaim it. After sold-out screenings in Montclair, Teaneck, Princeton and Morristown, the award-winning American River comes home for this grand event at NJPAC. Please join us for the screening and a special post-screening Q&amp;A with filmmaker Scott Morris, author Mary Bruno (An American River: From Paradise to Superfund) and river guide Carl Alderson.

Make Your Voice Heard with NJDEP in January for Reduced NJ Flooding and Sewage Overflows!
A Free Virtual Public Workshop: 
Community Driven Input on Upcoming Combined Sewage Overflow Proposed Projects
Co-hosted by the Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers campaign and the Jersey Water Works (JWW) CSO Committee
January 18, 2023, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
As a community member or community organization you have a chance to provide needed input on the most recent New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) proposed strategies and projects to reduce flooding and sewage overflows.
We want to support you to participate and offer your comments with ease and impact.
NJDEP is giving the public 60 days—until February 13, 2023—to comment – in writing and orally – on the recently released DRAFT North Bergen/Guttenberg, NJ CSO Permit (which allows certain strategies and projects to be implemented).
If you live or work in North Bergen’s Woodcliff Neighborhood or in Guttenberg, we highly encourage your participation. Modifications made to this first CSO permit will inform the process, projects, timelines, and costs finalized in the <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RNi6e-3ZXNHpfb_wzTuuJIDRMCr8nEqNiHmCe6bmrwsUsx3aQIsoQmLsG7zQiqNPQa0uPo03a5uUOKUBPZ4TkYijWj9SPemLxFvxcFSPFAsMXyZ9_gWGVGDjR8qW_P91seWRY-ZxpgXk-7RhbFuIualYFrwQpnpAbQpOC7d4h51eHtTFzCa2ZQ==&amp;c=PDg7fuob4XxncSsOC48LTsGRrmtw4ZlNcOOA1U1y7yNv9-dpNZdvHw==&amp;ch=20iqo7jfJZLuRsCRerlqm-Gxq6aFQufAGiorhtr6BPHXj4w75bWaNg==">other regional CSO permits</a> expected to be released in 2023.
As such, community members, officials, and community organizations in the other NJ CSO communities are encouraged to participate in this permit’s public comment process.
During this workshop, we’ll make it simple to understand:
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<li>What Combined Sewer Systems (CSSs) and Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) are.</li>
<li>Why these NJDEP CSO permits are important for protecting the environment and public health.</li>
<li>What strategies, projects, and public engagement efforts should be included in an effective CSO permit.</li>
<li>Concerns around what may be missing in this first draft permit (for Woodcliff, North Bergen/Guttenberg, New Jersey).</li>
<li>How to provide comments before the permits are finalized (in writing and during oral testimony).</li>
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<a href="https://forms.gle/KHVuP7Rdkqux3yMN9">Sign up here</a> and invite other organizations!
Use the above sign up even if you can’t join the workshop, so we can email you suggestions, tips, and reminders on joining the public comment period! Or email us at: <a href="mailto:info@sewagefreenj.org">info@sewagefreenj.org</a> and/or <a href="mailto:info@jerseywaterworks.org">info@jerseywaterworks.org</a>

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Small water systems throughout the US are facing many challenges associated with aging infrastructure, water supply reliability, water quality, changing regulations, and more. Funding is available to help small water system address their needs. Come learn about the basics of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), including tips and tricks for completing a successful application. We will also describe opportunities to receive FREE technical assistance to support evaluations of funding options and development of applications.
Presenter: Maureen Kerner, PE, Associate Director, <a href="https://www.efc.csus.edu/">EPA Region 9 Environmental Finance Center, Office of Water Programs at California State University, Sacramento</a>
Cost: Complimentary.
Please Note: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements. 
Who Should Attend:
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<li>Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people</li>
<li>Decision-makers for water utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks</li>
<li>Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water systems</li>
</ul>

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This webinar will discuss how to think about water and wastewater systems as a financial entity and will examine the key financial indicators that allow systems to make informed decisions in planning and investment. Participants will learn how to calculate and interpret a system’s operating ratio, debt service coverage ratio, current ratio, and days of cash on hand. We will also discuss how funders use these numbers in deciding whether or not to loan systems money needed for capital improvements.  
Learning Objectives:
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<li>How to incorporate good financial practices when setting budgets</li>
<li>Learn how to calculate and interpret basic financial benchmarks</li>
<li>Learn how to plan for current and future capital investment needs</li>
</ul>
Presenters: Kristen Downs, Project Director, and Anna Patterson, Project Director, <a href="https://efc.sog.unc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Environmental Finance Center at the University of North Carolina</a>
Cost: Complimentary.
Please Note: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements. 
Who Should Attend:
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<li aria-level="1">Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people, or wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons</li>
<li aria-level="1">Decision-makers for water and wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks</li>
<li aria-level="1">Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water and wastewater systems</li>
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This evening workshop is intended to reach the broader community and is connected to JWW’s affordability goals. The workshop will focus on expanding awareness on NJ’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program for communities and residents. Join the conversation with grassroots organizations and organizations that touch more deeply with consumers. This part two of the LIHWAP webinar series is focused on getting more people aware of this program, how to navigate the application process and discuss the opportunities around more long term solutions.
Larry Levine, Director, Urban Water Infrastructure and Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council, Moderator
Fidel Ekhelar, Director, Office of Home Energy Assistance, NJ Department of Community Affairs
Evelyn Liebman, Director of Advocacy, AARP NJ
Mami Hara, CEO, US Water Alliance
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Critical infrastructure such as highways, power grids, and water utilities, are threatened by extreme events associated with climate change, including hurricanes, flooding, drought and heat waves. Planners, emergency management offices and public works departments are increasingly concerned that our critical infrastructure is not yet properly sited or designed to withstand climate change.
Join the Maryland Department of Planning and the Smart Growth Network as Jacobs Solutions, Inc. presents the recently completed 5-year Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, Adaptation and Mitigation Planning (CCVAAMP) project for WSSC Water, one of the largest water and wastewater utilities in the United States, and Baltimore County, Maryland discusses its Climate Action Plan and Resilience Assessment. With service to more than 2.5 million customers, WSSC Water and Baltimore County are leading the way to protecting our critical water infrastructure.
Participants of the live webinar are eligible for 1 AICP CM credits (live attendance required).

Jersey Water Works is pleased to present the Eighth Annual Jersey Water Works Conference.
Join to celebrate and advance the work of the JWW collaborative, network, and explore different perspectives and opportunities in the water sector. The JWW Conference is an event that will bring together state and local decision makers, practitioners, and stakeholders. Let’s ensure that New Jersey is ready to implement equitable, sustainable water solutions.
The themes of the conference are Building a Water Sector Leadership Pipeline, Moving Money to Projects, Implementation, and Community Engagement. 
Date: Friday, December 2, 2022 (in-person only)
This is a full-day in person only event including keynote, featured speakers, two plenaries, three workshops, continental breakfast, and lunch.
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: The War Memorial in Trenton, NJ
Address: 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ, 08608
*This conference also includes a virtual session on December 8. Check the <a href="https://www.jerseywaterworks.org/events/annual-conference/2022/agenda/">agenda</a> for more details.
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One <a href="https://newjerseyfuture.regfox.com/2022-jersey-water-works-conference">registration</a> provides access to a full day conference and one virtual session. Scholarships are available. Please email <a href="mailto:asapal@njfuture.org">Andrea Sapal</a> for details.
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<li>General Registration Per Person $95</li>
<li>Nonprofit and Government Employees Per Person $40</li>
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Payment Options: Credit Card, check, purchase order.
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Topics to be Presented:
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<li>toxic and combustible gas detection practices in the water and wastewater industry</li>
<li>rate counsel matters affecting energy and water costs</li>
<li>safety at authorities</li>
<li>how PEOSH can assist authorities</li>
<li>updates on regulations</li>
<li>Intended Use Plan and a segment on environmental justice</li>
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Did you know that New Jersey customers of water and sewer utilities are eligible for assistance with unpaid bills through the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)? Register for the October 25 webinar to learn more about the LIHWAP program.
In 2021, New Jersey received $24 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds for a new Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Eligible residential customers and their utility companies need to act now to benefit from the LIHWAP program while funds last! LIHWAP is intended to assist low- and moderate-income households with unpaid water and sewer bills, to help them pay off debt and avoid water shutoffs or tax lien sales on their homes. The webinar is presented by Jersey Water Works, Natural Resources Defense Council, NJ Board of Public Utilities (NJ BPU) and the NJ Department of Community Affairs.

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Create Connections. Transform Tomorrow. 
Tap into the power of your community to transform the future of water. There is no better place than WEFTEC to meet water professionals from around the world and experience first-hand the best in water quality education, leading experts, the latest technology and trends, and proven solutions. Create connections and transform tomorrow at WEFTEC 2022.
Learn more about this event <a href="https://www.weftec.org/attend/2022-attendee-registration/">here</a>.

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The Delaware River Watershed Forum features a mix of engaging speakers, facilitated discussions to work toward shared watershed priorities, and field trips. This year the Forum will be hosted in-person at the Logan Hotel in downtown Philadelphia, PA!
Learn more <a href="https://www.delriverwatershed.org/2022-forum">here</a>.
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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 20, 2022, and will include events, resolutions, student contests, social media engagement, and more, all across the country.
Learn more <a href="https://imagineadaywithoutwater.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
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Join 200+ utilities, engineering firms, industrial-end users, technology providers and investors from across the US, working together to catalyze innovation across the watershed.
See more info at registration link.

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With communities determined to remove lead from the environment and 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:
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<li>A spotlight on Lead-Free NJ policy work</li>
<li>A panel discussion with local leaders on lead law implementation and goals for lead remediation</li>
<li>An opportunity to share your story, network, and develop your own lead-free goal</li>
<li>Updates from Lead-Free NJ committees</li>
<li>An update on ARP funding and an action plan to secure additional funding to make NJ Lead-Free</li>
</ul>
Who should attend:
<ul>
<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>
</ul>

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Topics in Lead Service Line Replacement Implementation Workshop

Jersey Water Works Lead Service Line (LSL) Implementation Workgroup and New Jersey Water Association invite you to join us on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. for a workshop designed to help water utilities navigate the LSL replacement looming compliance deadlines.
Learn promising practices to navigate challenges around LSL replacement. Tap into several <a href="https://www.jerseywaterworks.org/committees/lead-in-drinking-water-task-force/resources/">resources</a> created to highlight strategies for more effective and efficient LSL replacement programs.
Why this matters: 
The New Jersey statute (<a href="https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/PL21/183_.HTM">P.L. 2021, c.183</a>) enacted on July 22, 2021 requires a series of compliance deadlines for action by public water systems pursuant to the removal of all Lead Service Lines (LSLs) within 10 years. Public water systems must develop a service line inventory and prepare a plan to replace all LSLs within 10 years by July 2022 (with updates thereafter) and must periodically notify customers whose property is served by a LSL. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection released its <a href="https://www.nj.gov/dep/watersupply/">guidelines </a>for the submission of the Lead Service Line Replacement Plan on May 17, 2022.
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Who Should Attend:
<ul>
<li>Water utility operators</li>
<li>Municipal and county officials</li>
<li>Licensed drinking water operators</li>
<li>Professional engineers and certified public works managers</li>
<li>Jersey Water Works members</li>
</ul>
What You’ll Learn:
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<li>Promising practices for identifying service lines of unknown composition</li>
<li>Mobilizing political will, model ordinance and community engagement</li>
<li>How to create a successful LSLR Plan</li>
<li>Promising practices for replacing LSLs</li>
</ul>
Accreditation: 2.0 Water Only -Training Content Hours(TCH) Course # 04062201-10
<a href="https://cms.jerseywaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Topics-in-Lead-Service-Line-Replacement-Implementation-Workshop-Information.docx-1.pdf">Learn more about speakers and presenters here!</a>

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New Jersey State League of Municipalities Conference

NJLM President William Pikolycky and everyone at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities would like to invite you to the 2022 Conference.
See more information at registration link.

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2022 New Jersey Sustainability Summit

The New Jersey Sustainability Summit is a momentous event in our state, drawing change-makers from across the political, private, and public sectors. This exceptional one-day forum spotlights the successes and lessons learned from the people and projects that are helping New Jersey realize a more sustainable future.
See more information at registration link.

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Climate Resilience Committee Meeting

Email <a href="mailto:atabas@njfuture.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kimberley Irby</a> to join.

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Jersey Water Works 2022 Annual Membership Meeting
Kean University
North Avenue Academic Building
1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
(Main campus address, enter main entrance, follow road to the left)
<a href="https://cms.jerseywaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Map-Link-_-Directions-JWW-Membership-Meeting-2022-1.pdf">Click here for maps and directions.</a>
Join us for the first in-person Jersey Water Works Membership Meeting since 2019.  Don’t miss the chance to collaborate with other water leaders, advocates, and decision makers during this pivotal time of funding opportunities and legislative changes for water infrastructure. Jersey Water Works believes that collaboration is the only way to advance forward-thinking strategies.
For the last seven years, the annual Membership Meeting has allowed participants to connect, share updates, and advance the conversation about New Jersey’s water infrastructure. Water infrastructure transformation is complicated and systemic solutions take time and investment. Your perspective is essential to the conversation. Share your ideas by engaging in conversations, asking questions, and having one-on-one conversations with your peers.

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Construction Industry Career Day May 31, 2022/ 4-8pm NJ Convention &amp; Expo Center Edison, New Jersey 
Through the tremendous collaboration of industry associations and their labor partners, the CICD Committee is pleased to announce Construction Industry Career Day 2022!
Wednesday, June 1st from 8am-1pm is reserved for High School Students. We strongly recommend bringing Juniors.
REGISTRATION FOR WEDNESDAY WILL CLOSE AT 4PM ON APRIL 30, 2022 or AT CAPACITY OF 2,500.
For more information, see registration link.

Construction Industry Career Day May 31, 2022/ 4-8pm NJ Convention &amp; Expo Center Edison, New Jersey 
Through the tremendous collaboration of industry associations and their labor partners, the CICD Committee is pleased to announce Construction Industry Career Day 2022!
Tuesday, May 31st from 4pm-8pm is open to the public and welcomes veterans, underemployed, unemployed, students, parents and those looking for a new career.
For more information, see registration link.

Water Risk Equity Map Subcommittee Meeting

Email <a href="mailto:atabas@njfuture.org">Andrew Tabas</a> to join.

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EPA ORD Webinar: Green Infrastructure: Ecosystem Benefits and Applications

EPA&#8217;s Office of Research and Development invites you to a free webinar, Green Infrastructure: Ecosystem Benefits and Applications. A certificate of attendance will be offered for this webinar.
Presentation 1: Monitoring Green Infrastructure Applications 
Presented by Michael Borst and Thomas O’Connor
Presentation 2: Leveraging Ancillary Benefits from Urban Greenspace 
Presented by Matthew Hopton
For more information, see registration link.

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A World of Difference: Green Infrastructure Resources For Your Town Webinar

In honor of World Water Day on March 22, Jersey Water Works, Sustainable Jersey , and New Jersey Future are hosting an evening webinar to share green infrastructure resources for your town.
This webinar will provide information on stormwater resources for towns, including New Jersey Future’s Green Infrastructure Municipal Toolkit, Sustainable Jersey’s green infrastructure actions, and several resources from Jersey Water Works on green streets. Municipal officials, local advocates, green infrastructure professionals, and others are welcome to attend!

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Assessing the Affordability of Drinking Water Rates for Small Systems in the Mid-Atlantic

In this webinar for drinking water utilities in the Mid-Atlantic region, presenters from the Environmental Finance Centers at the <a href="https://arch.umd.edu/research-creative-practice/centers/environmental-finance-center" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University of Maryland</a> and the <a href="https://efc.sog.unc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University of North Carolina</a> will discuss methods to assess the affordability of current or future water rates. The training will cover metrics to consider – beyond Median Household Income – in order to meaningfully gauge the impact of utility costs under different affordability indicators. It will also feature a deep-dive into UNC’s updated Affordability Assessment Tool, which helps utilities make informed decisions regarding water rate changes, and will highlight case stories from around the Mid-Atlantic region.
For more information, click <a href="https://efcnetwork.org/events/mid-atlantic-region-online-training-assessing-the-affordability-of-drinking-water-rates/">here</a>.

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The Water We Swim In: A Discussion on Water and Equity

Join the Water Center’s virtual Water Exchange Speaker Series at 12 PM on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
This panel discussion – “The Water We Swim In: A Discussion on Water and Equity” – will look at the importance of pools as tools to help lessen the impacts of climate change on communities of color as well as to examine and address issues of equity and inclusion.
In this one-hour session, our panelists explore the connection between water, social justice, and public health and discuss the lack of safe access to water for recreation.
For more information, see registration link.

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Green Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Committee goal: Communities employ green infrastructure in a way that maximizes community benefits including reduced flooding and improved water quality, local economies, community health and long-term resiliency.
Learn more about the committee <a href="https://www.jerseywaterworks.org/committees/green-infrastructure-committee/">here</a>.
Email <a href="mailto:atabas@njfuture.org">Andrew Tabas</a> to join.

Stormwater Utilities Subcommittee Meeting

Email <a href="mailto:kirby@njfuture.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kim Irby</a> to join.

Asset Management and Finance Committee Meeting

Committee Goal: Communities maintain and improve drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure systems to deliver quality water services that meet community needs. Operating budgets and capital investment are adequate and affordable, resulting in systems that operate efficiently and in a state of good repair.
Learn more about the Asset Management and Finance Committee <a href="https://www.jerseywaterworks.org/committees/asset-management-and-finance-committee/">here</a>.
Email <a href="mailto:lbelsky@njfuture.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lauren Belsky</a> to join and contribute to the work plan for the year.

Municipal Engagement + Workforce Subcommittee Meeting

Email <a href="atabas@njfuture.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andrew Tabas</a> to join.

Accelerating Advocacy with Jersey WaterCheck Dashboard

Join Jersey Water Works for a brief, virtual 30-45 minute presentation to learn how to use Jersey WaterCheck, an online water quality dashboard, to accelerate your community advocacy work. We value the work you’re doing to build healthy, thriving communities and believe Jersey WaterCheck is an essential tool to supplement that work.
During the presentation we will provide:
<ul>
<li>Quick demo of the dashboard</li>
<li>Turnkey materials you can share with your stakeholders</li>
<li>Training module for your team to start using the dashboard today</li>
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