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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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Combined Sewer Overflow Committee

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

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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

Topics in Lead Service Line Replacement Implementation Workshop

New Jersey State League of Municipalities Conference

2022 New Jersey Sustainability Summit

Climate Resilience Committee Meeting

JWW Annual Membership Meeting

Construction Industry Career Day (open to high school students)

Construction Industry Career Day (open to the public)

Water Risk Equity Map Subcommittee Meeting

EPA ORD Webinar: Green Infrastructure: Ecosystem Benefits and Applications

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

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

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

Green Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Stormwater Utilities Subcommittee Meeting

Asset Management and Finance Committee Meeting

Municipal Engagement + Workforce Subcommittee Meeting

Accelerating Advocacy with Jersey WaterCheck Dashboard

River Rally

Association of Environmental Authorities Utility Management Conference

Journey to Lead and Copper Rule Revision Compliance

One Water Summit 2022

Tap Into Resilience Summit

2022 NJ Planning and Redevelopment Conference

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<h2>2023 New Jersey Sustainability Summit</h2>
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May 05, 2023 
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Bell Works
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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Contact Jyoti (jvenketraman@njfuture.org) to join.

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

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)
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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.

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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!
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.

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

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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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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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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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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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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.

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

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.

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

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:
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<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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Hosted annually by River Network, River Rally provides an inspiring and energy-infused touchpoint for nonprofit groups from across the US and beyond, as well as for agency and foundation representatives, industry innovators, philanthropists, academics, students, and community leaders.
For more information, see registration link.

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

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CDM Smith is committed to staying connected with our clients and communities. They are proud to offer these one-hour webinars to drive continued education and help connect all of us. Participants will earn one professional development hour (PDH) from CDM Smith University for attending.
For more information, see registration link.

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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. Our Summit also serves as a time to award the <a href="http://www.uswateralliance.org/one-water/us-water-prize-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">US Water Prize</a>, where we recognize outstanding One Water leaders across the nation.
See more information at registration link.

Summit Save-the-Date 2022

Tap into Resilience is a two-day conference that connects &amp; empowers leaders to accelerate sustainable water innovation to build safe, healthy and prosperous communities for everyone. WaterNow is committed to elevating and celebrating local leaders who do the hard work of advancing and accelerating innovative, sustainable water solutions in their community.
See more information at registration link.

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New Jersey Future and <a href="https://njplanning.org/">APA New Jersey</a> are proud to partner for a second year and present a three-day conference convening virtually on March 2-3 and in person on March 4, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick.
The 2022 New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference will feature a multitude of timely session offerings as we restart, recover, and reimagine land use in a rapidly changing and post-pandemic environment.
See more information at registration link.

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Lead-Free NJ January Membership Meeting

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.

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Building Resilience and Planning for an Uncertain Future: New Jersey Small Water Systems Training

Small water utilities across the country are recognizing the need to build resilience in the face of an uncertain future. In this webinar for New Jersey small water systems, participants will learn best practices for understanding climate risks, assessing vulnerabilities, prioritizing assets, planning for impacts, and funding resilience projects.
Hosted by the Syracuse University and University of Maryland Environmental Finance Centers, the session will feature presentations by Chris Sturm (New Jersey Future), Dave Zimmer (New Jersey Infrastructure Bank), and Andy Kricun (Moonshot Missions).
Presenters will share strategies for small systems to integrate projected flooding and other climate risk into decision-making. They will discuss how small systems can make smart, cost-effective infrastructure investments to prepare for climate impacts and achieve long-term financial health. The session will also feature a discussion of the federal bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and its possible impacts on small systems in New Jersey.

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WEDG Professionals Course: Resilient Waterfront Design

Become a WEDG Professional: Prepare to respond to climate challenges and provide leadership to shape our coasts for generations to come.
WEDG Professionals Course | January 2022
Two virtual sessions: January 20, 1pm to 4:30pm and January 21, 9am to 12:30pm Eastern Time
Course agenda and speakers are available <a href="https://wedg.waterfrontalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/WEDG_Course_Agenda_Participants.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
See more information at the registration link.

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Creating Meaningful Partnerships with BIPOC and EJ Communities and Organizations

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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.
This training is part of the The Delaware River Watershed Racial Justice Initiative.
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State Policy Showcase: How States Can Use Federal Covid Relief Funds to Pay for Equitable Water Infrastructure

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As part of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Congress passed the <a class="external-link" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/american-rescue-plan/" target="_new">American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)</a> 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.  
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<div>See more information at the registration link.</div>

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Water for Climate Action: Reducing GHG Emissions

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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.
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<div>See more information at the registration link.</div>

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Fall DEIJ Webinar Series: Bridging Environmental Education and Advocacy

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

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

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<div>See more information at the registration link.</div>

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

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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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Affordability and Customer Assistance for Stormwater Services

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<div>See more information at the registration link.</div>

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One Water Leadership Institute

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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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The Watershed Institute Annual Conference

The Watershed Institute will host its 5th Annual Watershed Conference with the theme Collaborating For Change 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.
Learn more about the conference <a href="https://thewatershed.org/fifth-annual-watershed-conference/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program Annual Conference

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.
Learn more about the conference <a href="https://www.hudsonriver.org/article/hep-2021-conference" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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