Jersey Water Works

Stormwater Utility Committee Meeting

Green Infrastructure Committee Meeting (Sept 17)

Native Plant Landscaping & Stormwater Solutions Certification (Wed, October 21, 6-8 pm (virtual);  Sat, October 24, 9 am – 4 pm (Ocean County College))

Native Plant Landscaping & Stormwater Solutions Certification (Wed, October 14, 6-8 pm (virtual) ; Sat, October 17, 9 am – 4 pm (The Watershed Institute))

NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP) workshop series, From Capacity to Impact: Skill-Building Trainings to Collectively Strengthen our Estuary. (Oct date)

NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP) workshop series, From Capacity to Impact: Skill-Building Trainings to Collectively Strengthen our Estuary. (Sept date)

Jersey Water Works Annual Conference! December 8th NJIT

NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP) workshop series, From Capacity to Impact: Skill-Building Trainings to Collectively Strengthen our Estuary. (Aug – Oct dates)

Imagine a Day Without Water. What Would You Do?

Community Watershed Advocate Program  – the Watershed Institute (Sept 30 – Nov 4)

The 14th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum

2026 ANJEC Environmental Congress

June 8-Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Projects and Stormwater Utilities:

June 2-Stormwater Utilities Committee Meeting

May 27-Green Infrastructure In-Person Tour

New Jersey Sustainability Summit – May 15

Hackensack River Nation Summit – April 28

CTR Workshop on Translational Research and Technology Innovations for PFAS Decontaminations –  April 24

AEA One-Day Spring Conference & Wave Award Luncheon – April 23

AWWA NJ 2026 Annual Conference – March 17-20

Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed Hill Day in Washington, DC – March 17th

The 9th Annual NJ Watershed Conference – February 26 & 27

Stormwater MS4 Permit: What, Why and How Webinar

Stormwater Utilities Subcommittee Meeting

Asset Management and Finance Committee Meeting

Launching a New Committee: PFAS and Emerging Contaminants 

2026 Green Infrastructure Champions Training Program

Debt Isn’t A Bad Word: Navigating Funding to Address PFAS in Drinking Water – Webinar #3

Green Infrastructure Committee Meeting: October 7th

Jersey Water Works Conference Annual Conference: Thurs., Dec 11

From Runoff to renewal: Rolling out a New Stormwater Utility in NJ Webinar

New Jersey Future 2025 Smart Growth Awards

Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS FOR NJ WATER SYSTEMS

June 4 – Green Infrastructure Tour at The Watershed Institute

June 11: Denver, CO: WaterNow Emerging Leader Awards Ceremony

Green Infrastructure Champions Conference – May 30

New Jersey Utilities Association’s (NJUA) 110th Annual Conference – May 28-29

June 17 Debt Isn’t A Bad Word 2nd Webinar: SFY26 IUP Deep Dive: Policy Updates, Affordability Criteria, and Debt Strategy for Local Governments

Stormwater Utility Subcommittee Meeting – Special Presentation & A Conversation about creating a Scorecard for Towns

April 15th Radio Broadcast in English and Spanish: Spring Cleaning: Lead Edition

Lead Service Line Replacement Virtual Office Hours for NJ Water Systems

City of Water Day

New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Three-Day Conference

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<h4><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Stormwater Utility Committee Meeting</span></h4>
<p><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">October 1, 4:00 &#8211; 5:00 p.m<br />
</span><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Contact Jessika Sherman to join: <a href="mailto:jsherman@njfuture.org">jsherman@njfuture.org</a></span></p>


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<p><strong><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Green Infrastructure Committee Meeting</span> </strong></p>
<p><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Thursday, September 17 @ 2 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">To join, contact Krystal Zuniga: </span><a href="mailto:kzuniga@thewatershed.org"><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">kzuniga@thewatershed.org</span></a></p>


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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Native Plant Landscaping &amp; Stormwater Solutions Certification</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">Wednesday, October 21, 6-8 pm (virtual)</p>
<p dir="ltr">Saturday, October 24, 9 am &#8211; 4 pm (Ocean County College)</p>
<p><strong><img decoding="async" class="render-for-mobile" src="https://5a6a246dfe17a1aac1cd-b99970780ce78ebdd694d83e551ef810.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/orgsrichtextimages/3916/img_4064-1.jpg" alt="" /></strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Audience: </strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">No prior experience or knowledge needed, only and interest in learning practical skills for implementing native plants for stormwater management solutions!</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>What You&#8217;ll Learn:</strong></p>
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<li>Earn the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Associate Certification (learn more at cblpro.org) that is recognized regionally</li>
<li>Gain practical skills in site analysis and calculations, native and invasive plant identification, and soil by feel skills</li>
<li>Learn ways to mitigate and adapt to climate change by designing native plant landscapes like rain gardens or pollinator meadows</li>
<li>Meet mentors in green infrastructure, sustainable landscaping, and stormwater management careers</li>
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<p><strong>Register here: <a class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none" draggable="false" href="https://forms.office.com/r/qbRkhJRM7B" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://forms.office.com/r/qbRkhJRM7B</a></strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Native Plant Landscaping &amp; Stormwater Solutions Certification</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">Wednesday, October 14, 6-8 pm (virtual)<br />
Saturday, October 17, 9 am &#8211; 4 pm (The Watershed Institute)</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Audience: </strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">No prior experience or knowledge needed, only and interest in learning practical skills for implementing native plants for stormwater management solutions!</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>What You&#8217;ll Learn:</strong></p>
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<li>Earn the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Associate Certification (learn more at cblpro.org) that is recognized regionally</li>
<li>Gain practical skills in site analysis and calculations, native and invasive plant identification, and soil by feel skills</li>
<li>Learn ways to mitigate and adapt to climate change by designing native plant landscapes like rain gardens or pollinator meadows</li>
<li>Meet mentors in green infrastructure, sustainable landscaping, and stormwater management careers</li>
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<p><strong>Register here: <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MNLZyz0bYy">https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MNLZyz0bYy</a></strong></p>
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<p>Session 3: Vision to Action: Strategic Planning for the Estuary We Envision<br />
<em>October 22, 2026 (10am – 12pm)</em></p>
<p>In this session, participants will learn about the ins and outs of a strategic plan – a roadmap that defines an organization’s mission, long-term direction, priorities, and goals. Most importantly, attendees will explore when is the right time and opportunity for their organization to undertake this process and where and how to start.</p>
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<li><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IaDJYDTTQb2fqsZyubizmg#/registration">Click here to register for the virtual session.</a></li>
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<p>Questions or comments? Contact Liz at <a href="mailto:EBalladares@hudsonriver.org">EBalladares@hudsonriver.org</a>.</p>


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<p>Session 2: Navigating the Life Cycle of Organizations and Their Governing Groups and Leadership<br />
<em>September 17, 2026 (10am – 12pm)</em></p>
<p>This second session, part of our <em>From Capacity to Impact: Skill Building Trainings To Collectively Strengthen Our Estuary</em> series, will explore what the typical life cycle of an organization looks like including their governing groups, leadership, and boards. What are the different stages an organization faces as it grows and develops? What are some of the ways to organize and manage in order to address change? What are the advantages and disadvantages of strategies such as the merging of organizations?</p>
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<li><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Uh7YaGn1RaSqKafo1PPa3w#/registration">Click here to register for the hybrid session — attending virtually</a></li>
<li><a href="https://forms.gle/iaefJEqCmU1i3wbL7">Click here to register for the hybrid session — attending in-person</a></li>
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<p><strong>Upcoming and last session: </strong></p>
<p>Session 3: Vision to Action: Strategic Planning for the Estuary We Envision<br />
<em>October 22, 2026 (10am – 12pm)</em></p>
<p>In this session, participants will learn about the ins and outs of a strategic plan – a roadmap that defines an organization’s mission, long-term direction, priorities, and goals. Most importantly, attendees will explore when is the right time and opportunity for their organization to undertake this process and where and how to start.</p>
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<li><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IaDJYDTTQb2fqsZyubizmg#/registration">Click here to register for the virtual session.</a></li>
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<p>Questions or comments? Contact Liz at <a href="mailto:EBalladares@hudsonriver.org">EBalladares@hudsonriver.org</a>.</p>


<h4 dir="ltr">Jersey Water Works Annual Conference &#8211; December 8, 2026 &#8211; NJIT</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Jersey Water Works (JWW) members believe that smart infrastructure builds strong communities, and share one overarching vision: to transform New Jersey’s water infrastructure. Counting on 600 members and a network of over 3,000 individuals, JWW members know that only through collaboration can this vision be achieved.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Experience the 2026 JWW Conference— a full-day, in-person gathering where transformative partnerships and collaborative ideas take center stage!</p>
<p dir="ltr">This year’s theme: Driving the Change: Shared Action for New Jersey&#8217;s Water Future</p>
<p dir="ltr">Driving the Change: Establishes an urgent, results-driven call to action. It targets New Jersey’s 2026 pivotal inflection point as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) comes to an end and strict compliance are in place —especially as the state tackles aggressive timelines for lead service line replacements, newly launched PFAS regulations, and aging Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs).</p>
<p dir="ltr">Shared Action: Anchors the theme to the fundamental mission of the Jersey Water Works collaborative. It explicitly focuses on asset management and finance, advocating for resilient infrastructure upgrades, scaling up water affordability programs, and ensuring we don&#8217;t leave any communities behind.</p>
<p><strong>Agenda: </strong>The Jersey Water Works conference will offer 16 sessions similar to<a href="https://cms.jerseywaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/JWW_2025ConferenceBook_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer"> last year’s conference</a>. <em>Stay tuned for more information. </em><br />
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Continuing Education Credits: </strong>The Jersey Water Conference offers the following professional continuing education units. Note that some credit-approved sessions may run concurrently during the Conference. <em>Stay tuned for more information.</em></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Location: </strong>Campus Center: Ballroom A&amp;B, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)</p>
<p><strong>Parking, Transit, and Driving Directions: </strong><br />
<a href="https://www.njit.edu/campus-parking-maps" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Campus map</a><br />
<a href="https://www.njit.edu/parking/campus-parking-map-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Campus parking map</a><br />
General (Attendees) Parking<br />
<a href="mailto:google.com/maps/place/NJIT+Student+%2F+PC+Mall,+154+Summit+St,+Newark,+NJ+07102/@40.7402159,-74.1790412,19.5z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c2536803295655:0xd3a9a08f9e746a25!8m2!3d40.7402269!4d-74.1787062!16s%2Fg%2F11vsjncmzw?authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTEwNC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D">Summit Garage Parking Deck</a>: Address: 154 Summit Street, Newark, NJ 07102<br />
<a href="https://www.njit.edu/about/maps-directions#driving" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Driving directions to NJIT</a><br />
<a href="https://www.njit.edu/about/transportation-campus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Public transportation directions to NJIT</a><br />
Event Entrance Address – Campus Center &#8211; Ballroom (2nd floor) 150 Bleeker Street, Newark, NJ 07102</p>


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<p><strong>Session 1: Organizing Your Organization’s Governing Body and Leadership to Get Things Done</strong></p>
<p><em>August 18, 2026 (10am – 12pm)</em></p>
<p>Understanding the different duties, roles and functions of governing boards and committees can help organizations maximize their impact and get things done. This first session will kick off our <em>From Capacity to Impact: Skill Building Trainings To Collectively Strengthen Our Estuary</em> series. Attendees will also learn about new and innovative strategies and models for increasing the engagement of board and other governing groups and members.</p>
<p><strong>Upcoming Sessions:</strong></p>
<p>Session 2: Navigating the Life Cycle of Organizations and Their Governing Groups and Leadership<br />
<em>September 17, 2026 (10am – 12pm)</em></p>
<p>This second session, part of our <em>From Capacity to Impact: Skill Building Trainings To Collectively Strengthen Our Estuary</em> series, will explore what the typical life cycle of an organization looks like including their governing groups, leadership, and boards. What are the different stages an organization faces as it grows and develops? What are some of the ways to organize and manage in order to address change? What are the advantages and disadvantages of strategies such as the merging of organizations?</p>
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<li><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Uh7YaGn1RaSqKafo1PPa3w#/registration">Click here to register for the hybrid session — attending virtually</a></li>
<li><a href="https://forms.gle/iaefJEqCmU1i3wbL7">Click here to register for the hybrid session — attending in-person</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Session 3: Vision to Action: Strategic Planning for the Estuary We Envision<br />
<em>October 22, 2026 (10am – 12pm)</em></p>
<p>In this session, participants will learn about the ins and outs of a strategic plan – a roadmap that defines an organization’s mission, long-term direction, priorities, and goals. Most importantly, attendees will explore when is the right time and opportunity for their organization to undertake this process and where and how to start.</p>
<ul class="evo-icon-list list-padding-thin hrf-font-2 list-icon-large ">
<li><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IaDJYDTTQb2fqsZyubizmg#/registration">Click here to register for the virtual session.</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Questions or comments? Contact Liz at <a href="mailto:EBalladares@hudsonriver.org">EBalladares@hudsonriver.org</a>.</p>


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Imagine a Day Without Water is October 15, 2026</h4>
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<p>Each year, Imagine a Day Without Water invites us to see how crucial our need for water really is by visualizing life without it, just for one day. Very quickly, we learn how indispensable water is in our everyday lives, and how our health, environment, and economy depend on reliable access to clean water.</p>


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<p><strong>Community Watershed Advocate Program</strong></p>
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<p><strong>When: </strong>September 30, 2026 &#8211; November 4, 2026</p>
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<p><strong>Where: </strong><span class="TextRun SCXW71615069 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW71615069 BCX8">Self-paced course mostly online with live sessions on <strong>October 7 </strong>and <strong>November 3, 5:30 p.m</strong>. at The Watershed Institute and on Zoom. <strong>Optional Hike, Meet, and Learn on October 10 at The Watershed Reserve starting at 9 a.m.</strong></span></span></p>
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<p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free. Suggested Donation of $30</p>
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<p><strong>Registration Deadline: </strong>September 30, 2026</p>
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<p><em>*This class is designed for individuals 16 or older. There are no diploma or experience requirements for this class. We <u><strong>do not</strong></u> recommend younger students as the material requires a certain level of reading comprehension, writing, time management in a self-paced/online environment, and critical thinking skills.</em></p>
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<p>The Community Watershed Advocate Program gives community members the information and training they need to be effective advocates for water-related environmental issues in their communities. Through the online training modules and regular check-in/support meetings, participants will:</p>
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<p>Participants can go through online modules at their own pace anytime between September 30, 2026 to November 4, 2026. There will be an active online discussions board moderated by staff at The Watershed Institute throughout the course. Participants will also prepare a local advocacy project that they can implement in their own communities.</p>
<p>During two hybrid sessions, participants will have a chance to meet and learn from other guest local advocates, discuss issues and tips for local advocacy, and engage directly with staff on environmental advocacy opportunities.</p>
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<h4><strong>The 14th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum</strong></h4>
<p>September 29-30 | university of delaware, newark, de</p>
<p class="">The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (Coalition) will host its 14th Annual Forum on September 29–30, 2026, at the University of Delaware.</p>
<h4>Registration is Open</h4>
<p class="">Join hundreds of watershed professionals, researchers, policymakers, community leaders, funders, and advocates from across the Delaware River Basin for two days of learning, collaboration, and connection.</p>
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<h4><strong>Registration Now Open!</strong></h4>
<h4><strong>ANJEC 2026 Environmental Congress: Friday, September 25, 2026</strong></h4>
<p>New Brunswick Theological Seminary<br />
35 Seminary Place<br />
New Brunswick</p>
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<h3><b><strong><em>Environmental Congress Highlights include:</em></strong></b></h3>
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<li>Full Day In-person Event</li>
<li>Three workshop Sessions; Topics Include:
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<li><em>Stormwater Regulations, Compliance &amp; Education</em></li>
<li><em>Policy Update</em></li>
<li><em>AI Data Centers in New Jersey</em></li>
<li><em>Advocacy Tools</em></li>
<li><em>Local Environmental Initiatives</em></li>
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<li>Exhibitor area featuring environmental businesses &amp; nonprofits</li>
<li>Keynote address by NJDEP Commissioner Ed Potosnak</li>
<li>ANJEC 2026 Environmental Achievement Awards**</li>
<li>2026 Elected Official Leadership Awards**</li>
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<p><em>Continental breakfast and light lunch included with registration.</em></p>
<h3><a href="https://secure.givelively.org/event/association-of-new-jersey-environmental-commissions/anjec-environmental-congress-2026-tickets">Click here to register now!</a>  Early registration pricing ends soon!</h3>
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<li><span style="color: #0000ff;">Contact Person: Andrea Sapal, <a href="mailto:asapal@njfuture.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">asapal@njfuture.org</a></span></li>
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<p><strong>June 2-Stormwater Utilities Committee Meeting</strong><strong>: </strong>Join the Stormwater Utilities (SWU) subcommittee as they work together to offer targeted support to advance SWU adoption.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<li><span style="color: #0000ff;">Contact Person: Jessika Sherman, <a href="mailto:jsherman@njfuture.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">jsherman@njfuture.org</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ff;">Time: 4 pm</span></li>
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<p><strong>May 27-Green Infrastructure In-Person Tour</strong><strong>: </strong>Learn about green infrastructure while visiting several sites in Hopewell, including the Borough building, the Peasant Grill, Hopewell Fare Café, the gardens in front of Antimo’s, and the basin behind Antimo’s. Join the Green Infrastructure Committee on May 27 for an in-person peer learning opportunity. Discussion topics include funding, stakeholder and construction challenges, maintenance, garden functionality, and lessons learned for future projects. Lucia Middleton from The Watershed Institute is organizing the tours. The meeting begins at 3:00 p.m., and we invite participants to get there early to park and join the group. <strong>If you want to join, please email Lucia </strong><u></u><u></u></p>
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<li><span style="color: #0000ff;">Address: 71 E Broad St, Hopewell, New Jersey 08525</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ff;">Contact Person: Lucia Middleton, <a href="mailto:lmiddleton@thewatershed.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lmiddleton@thewatershed.org</a></span></li>
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<h3>Save the Date: 2026 New Jersey Sustainability Summit</h3>
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<p>The <b>2026 New Jersey Sustainability Summit</b> will be held on <b>Friday, May 15th at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ.</b></p>
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<h4>A cross-sector alliance of leaders, organizations, agencies and others that want to protect the Hackensack River watershed and make the river a better place for all.</h4>
<p>The Hackensack River watershed is an area of 197 square miles that includes 59 municipalities in Bergen, Hudson and Rockland counties. Hackensack River Nation (HRN) brings together organizations, groups and individuals who want to:</p>
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<li>Connect more residents to the Hackensack river, or</li>
<li>Promote more environmentally-friendly economic and community development.</li>
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<p><strong>Hackensack River Nation works to:</strong></p>
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<li>Strengthen the influence of its members and allies with public officials,</li>
<li>Build collaborations that lead to new or better projects, programs or policies,</li>
<li>Educate its members on a wide variety of topics to help advance their cause,</li>
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<h4>Save The Date, CTR Workshop on Translational Research and Technology Innovations for PFAS Decontaminations</h4>
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<p>Sponsored by<br />
NSF ART (Accelerating Research Translation) Program at NJIT<br />
National Academy of Inventor (NAI) – NJIT Chapter</p>
<p>Co-organizers and Co-Chairs<br />
Atam Dhawan, Senior Vice Provost for Research, NJIT; Executive Director – Center for Translational Research<br />
Nick DeNichilo, Vice Co-Chair, NJIT Board of Trustees; Former President &amp;CEO at Mott MacDonald – North America (retired)<br />
Siavash Isazadeh, Ph.D., P.E., Sr. Technical. Director, Technical, Strategy &amp; Innovation, Veolia-North America<br />
Richard Calbi Jr. P.E., P.P., Director of Operations – Ridgewood Water – Distinguished Guest</p>
<p><strong>This CTR workshop is focused on translational research and innovative technologies for detecting and managing PFAS-related contaminants in water, soil, air, infrastructure and consumable products.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Date and Venue: April 24, 2026, 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM; Campus Center Atrium Registration Requested:</strong> Please Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4ipJd_ok41uo3BmSkT16KCDJl2tijWPwtCIlbS4P15WL67g/viewform">Here</a> to Register by <strong>April 2, 2026</strong></p>
<p>Questions may be directed to Iris Pantoja (<a href="mailto:iris.pantoja@njit.edu">iris.pantoja@njit.edu</a>).</p>
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<h3>Association of Environmental Authorities</h3>
<p>AEA is a trade association of publicly owned government agencies and private-sector businesses that provide or support clean water and solid waste utility service in New Jersey. The mission of AEA is to provide information, education and advocacy that help member organizations provide professional, efficient and cost-effective service to their ratepayers and to help the public understand and appreciate the work of its members.</p>
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</b><em><strong>Thursday, April 23, 2026</strong></em></p>
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<div dir="ltr">Join us for our new<em> one-day</em> spring conference and Wave Awards luncheon. This marks a shift from our two-day event of the past, but will be no less informative and focused on spotlighting the best our industry has to offer.</div>
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<div dir="ltr">As always, the event will be highlighted by our Wave Awards ceremony. <em>We are now accepting nominations!</em></div>
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<span style="font-size: 20px;">March 17 &#8211; March 20<br />
</span><span style="font-size: 20px;">The Borgata Hotel Casino &amp; Spa &#8211; Atlantic City, NJ<br />
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<p>We invite you to join us for the annual Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed&#8217;s Hill Day on <b>Tuesday, March 17, 2026,</b> in Washington, D.C.</p>
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<p>We look forward to bringing together partners and advocates to meet with Congressional offices and highlight the importance of the Delaware River Watershed. Please complete the registration form below to help us organize teams, schedule meetings, and ensure you receive all necessary event details.<b> The deadline to register is Friday, February 13. </b></p>
<p>CDRW Hill Day participants are asked to participate in the following meetings to prepare them for Hill Day:</p>
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<li><b>ONE INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR:  </b>Webinars will be offered on <b>Thursday, February 26 at 10:00AM </b>and <b>Thursday, March 5 at 2:00PM</b>. You only need to attend <b>ONE </b>of these sessions. Calendar invites, with Zoom links, will be sent out the week of February 16.</li>
<li><b>TEAM PLANNING MEETING</b>: Each team will hold a meeting on either <b>Wednesday, March 11 or Thursday, March 12. </b>Specific times for these meetings will be provided once team assignments have been determined (likely announced the week of February 16).</li>
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<p><b><u>ACCOMMODATION: </u></b>A block of rooms is available, on a first-come, first-served basis, at the <b><a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/gNMvCQWN2wFJJA57HxfYFGK4Oc?domain=ihg.com">Holiday Inn Washington Capitol &#8211; National Mall.</a></b> Participants are responsible for booking and paying for their own lodging. The nightly rate is $299 plus applicable taxes. The booking cutoff date is <b>Friday, </b><strong>February 20 </strong>but rooms may sell out before that time.</p>
<p>Please reserve your room using this link: <b><a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/gNMvCQWN2wFJJA57HxfYFGK4Oc?domain=ihg.com">Book Here- Delaware River Watershed Hill Day Hotel</a>.</b></p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you in D.C. If you have any questions, please contact Maria Castro at Maria.Castro@delriverwatershed.org.</p>
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<p>This conference, hosted by The Watershed Institute and the <a href="https://dep.nj.gov/">New Jersey Department Of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)</a> <span data-teams="true">is New Jersey’s forum focused on water, watershed health, and environmental solutions for </span>municipal, county, and state elected officials, staff, NGOs, environmental professionals and  community members.</p>
<p>Join us to learn:</p>
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<li>Best practices for watershed planning and plan implementation</li>
<li>Effective strategies for engaging students and community members in watershed restoration</li>
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<p><strong>Stormwater MS4 Permit: What, Why and How</strong></p>
<p><strong>Wednesday, February 11<br />
</strong><strong>7:00pm<br />
</strong><strong>Via Zoom Webin</strong><strong>ar</strong></p>
<p>The Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit is a 5 year permit held by every municipality in New Jersey. The goal is to ensure good management and stewardship of stormwater infrastructure. Each year brings new requirements that build on the previous year&#8217;s work.</p>
<p>Join this webinar to learn about the tasks that should have been completed in your municipality by the close of 2025, how to catch up if you are behind, and what you need to work on in 2026 to ensure compliance with your permit.</p>
<p>MS4 permit requirements include: a dedicated municipal stormwater page to track progress, and inventory of stormwater facilities, annual public outreach and education, watershed improvement planning, and more.</p>
<p>Guest presenter:</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Launching a New Committee: PFAS and Emerging Contaminants </strong></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Join us on February 11 at 9:00 a.m. for a virtual meeting </strong>and help us articulate an action agenda for how New Jersey should address PFAS and Emerging Contaminants. The committee’s primary goal is to educate and inform decision makers, community partners, residents, and ratepayers on the complexities of PFAS and emerging contaminants, including scientific understanding, regulatory landscapes, financial implications, and collaborative strategies for mitigation and remediation across New Jersey&#8217;s drinking water and wastewater systems. The final deliverable will be a white paper that includes policy recommendations, planned actions, and commitments from key stakeholders. We need YOUR help to inform the report.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The committee’s co-chairs are Amy Goldsmith, New Jersey State Director, Clean Water Action, and Ali Pajooman, P.E., Program Manager, Veolia North America. Leadership for this committee also includes utility representatives Donald C. Shields, P.E., Vice President and Director of Engineering, New Jersey American Water, and Patricia Lindsay-Harvey, Commissioner, Willingboro Municipal Utility Authority.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Email us at <a style="font-weight: inherit;" href="mailto:info@jerseywaterworks.org">info@jerseywaterworks.org</a> and we&#8217;ll send you the calendar invite!</p>


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<p><strong>Green Infrastructure Champions</strong> are key players in implementing green infrastructure as an approach to stormwater management. Green Infrastructure Champions will be able to:</p>
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<li><strong>Enhance</strong> their knowledge through green infrastructure workshops, seminars, and personal research</li>
<li><strong>Engage</strong> community leaders to adopt green infrastructure as a stormwater management solution by updating ordinances and municipal master plans</li>
<li><strong>Encourage</strong> local non-governmental organizations and schools to incorporate green infrastructure in their existing landscaping</li>
<li><strong>Secure</strong> funding for green infrastructure</li>
<li><strong>Publicize</strong> implementation of green infrastructure through social media channels.</li>
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<p><strong>COST: FREE VIRTUAL CLASS OFFERINGS (10AM-12NOON):</strong></p>
<p>ATTENDANCE AT A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) CLASSES IS NEEDED FOR CERTIFICATION</p>
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<li>How to identify green infrastructure projects in your town (Friday, Jan. 9, 2026)</li>
<li>Moving from planning to implementation of green infrastructure (Friday, Jan. 23, 2026)</li>
<li>Maintaining green infrastructure practices/ projects (Friday, Feb. 6, 2026)</li>
<li>Stormwater management regulations, policies, and ordinances (Friday, Feb. 20, 2026)</li>
<li>Green infrastructure planning and implementation for Sustainable Jersey points (Friday, Mar. 6, 2026)</li>
<li>Green infrastructure for targeted audiences (Friday, Mar. 20, 2026)</li>
<li>How to design and build a rain garden (Friday, Apr. 3, 2026)</li>
<li>Retrofitting traditional detention basins with green infrastructure (Friday, Apr. 17, 2026)</li>
<li>Developing green infrastructure master plans for an entire site or neighborhood (Friday, May 1, 2026)</li>
<li>Using green infrastructure to promote climate resiliency (Friday, May 15, 2026)</li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us on </span><b>Tuesday, October 21, at 12 p.m. for a free webinar to learn about accessing funding to address PFAS in Drinking Water.</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Recent federal EPA standards, along with a comprehensive legislative package in NJ addressing PFAS, are set to increase costs for water systems as they work to meet stricter MCLs. Private well owners may also face compliance expenses. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While funding mechanisms, such as the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, can provide financial assistance, higher consumer rates might still be necessary. Companies may also be held liable through settlements.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us as we discuss efforts to address PFAS and share the associated costs of treatment. Learn from SL Environmental Law Group about how they have successfully connected clients with PFAS settlement funding in other states. As we await the allocation of settlement funds in New Jersey, let&#8217;s explore ways to navigate funding in the PFAS landscape.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is </span><b>the third and final webinar </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">of New Jersey Future’s Funding Navigator </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Debt Isn’t A Bad Word </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">series. When managed properly, debt is not something to fear but rather a tool for long-term investment. It helps finance large infrastructure projects, providing municipalities with the necessary resources to improve their systems and grow over time.</span></p>
<p><b>Panelists:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p>
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<li><b>Welcome: </b>Ali Pajooman, Program Manager, Veolia North America</li>
<li><b>Panelist: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kenneth Sansone, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Senior Partner, SL Environmental Law Group PC</span></li>
<li><strong>Panelist</strong>: Ruby Wells, Senior Funding Consultant, HDR</li>
<li><b>Moderator: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ben Dziobek, Community Outreach Specialist, Funding Navigator,  New Jersey Future</span></li>
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<h2><b>Welcome to the 2025 Jersey Water Works Annual Conference</b></h2>
<p>Mark your calendars for December 11, 2025, as Jersey Water Works (JWW) hosts its Annual Conference with a focus on “Our Commitment to Future Generations.” This event will bring together experts and stakeholders to collaborate on improving water infrastructure and stormwater management. Stay tuned for more details and prepare to be part of a transformative event designed to inspire and innovate!</p>
<h2>Call For Sessions</h2>
<p>The 2025 Jersey Water Works Conference seeks proposals for workshop presentations focusing on water infrastructure and stormwater management. <strong>Eight session slots are available</strong> for the afternoon portion of the conference. This year’s conference will bring together over 200 water professionals, community advocates, and policymakers from New Jersey to discuss advancements and address key issues in water management. <strong>Submit a Session Proposal <a href="https://zwdxhnwab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YFWrP8u5ivE5PNbEJQarIud3QPYwACuXq76aNfcAOOJfGxU9By0z_BUNdOERK2iK-7gnhtMx-WnwTrwp4fWzXKR_mWX4msAl-9RNGYNMYnvX6fMjSft8bEbXb2GIPspAPwy6ebGmB5YL48PsMfiv4A040JifJKYS68tRw6GVL232hgtqd_AHxEM9Dbmq7P_Cj_7kM_X6PIfHjkFfOEi5BOcPkHYludFOgj7TTq7pux_9B9BtP2gf_2uCkxnpQN-B6PRpAUoOHiA=&amp;c=TLhlhJbR5oGQkzfcCnUnbtmVxcfut99VVGQPBbbG4EJuF98Ns5P-EA==&amp;ch=YIoam3RfVe9MX_rfotPe68Uf83BbcGBRU0PlH17ubXhxykUE2_Tmtg==">HERE</a>. </strong></p>


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<p><b><strong>Runoff to Renewal: Rolling Out a New Stormwater Utility in New Jersey<br />
Monday, November 10 </strong></b><b><strong>Noon</strong></b></p>
<p><b><strong>Via Zoom Webinar<br />
</strong></b><b><strong><em>New stormwater utility<br />
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Maplewood introduced their new stormwater utility this past summer.</p>
<p>Come learn how the rollout went and what stormwater infrastructure projects they are now able to pursue.</p>
<p>Presenters include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Nancy Adams, Maplewood Mayor</li>
<li>Paul Kittner, Maplewood Stormwater Utility Manager</li>
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<p>Since 2002, <strong>New Jersey Future</strong> has honored the cutting edge of smart, sustainable planning and redevelopment in New Jersey through the annual <strong><a href="https://www.njfuture.org/events/smart-growth-awards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Smart Growth Awards</a></strong>. The projects and plans represent some of the best examples from across the state of fostering healthy, strong, and resilient communities.</p>
<p>The 2025 Smart Growth Awards honor seven incredible winning projects and one individual honoree. Check out the winners and join us for the 23rd annual celebration for an inspiring evening recognizing the advancement of smart growth principles and connecting with changemakers across industries!</p>


<p>Committee Meeting: September 25, 1:30 &#8211; 3:00 p.m.</p>
<div>Join us on September 25 for a discussion on advancing our efforts to explore how utilities are developing and implementing effective asset management programs for water infrastructure.  Our goal is to ensure the long-term viability of these systems and prevent failures.</div>
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<strong><em>JWW members will address current challenges in the field and share how they are responding. This process is often complex and demanding.</em></strong></div>
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The Asset Management and Finance Committee will convene on Thursday, September 25, at 1:30 p.m. The agenda will include the following topics for discussion:</p>
<p>&#8211; Managing Utility Assets<br />
&#8211; Water Affordability<br />
&#8211; Water Quality Accountability Act (WQAA) for Wastewater<br />
&#8211; Stormwater Utilities Update</p>
<p>We are in the process of finalizing our invites with discussion leaders. We have confirmed that representatives from the Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVSC) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) will be joining us.</p></div>
<p>Contact <a href="mailto:jsherman@njfuture.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jessika</a> to join.</p>


<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jersey Water Works Lead Service Line Implementation Workgroup invites you to a virtual office hour webinar on </span><b>Monday, September 15, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.,</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> designed to help water utilities navigate the LSLR replacement Funding and Financing process. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The session will cover the following Topics:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DWSRF Financing to date </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Spending Dashboard/IUP/DAC</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Application Process </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Engineering Agreement </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inspection Overview </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">H2LOans portal</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Commonly Asked Q&#8217;s </span></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Who Should Attend:</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Water utility operators, Municipal and county officials, Licensed drinking water operators, Professional engineers and certified public works managers, and Jersey Water Works members.</span></p>


<p>Date: June 4, 2025</p>
<p>Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.</p>
<p>Location: 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ</p>
<p>Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the upcoming Green Infrastructure Committee meeting and tour on Wednesday, June 4. The agenda is packed with valuable insights, starting with a regular meeting, followed by an engaging staff presentation, and culminating with a tour. This is a chance to connect and learn!</p>


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<p class="summary"><strong>Join us for a cocktail reception to celebrate the recipients of WaterNow Alliance&#8217;s 2025 Emerging Leader Award.</strong></p>
<p>Please join us for the 2025 WaterNow Alliance Emerging Leader Awards! The Awards will showcase the achievements of this year’s remarkable Emerging Leader Award recipients in their own words, alongside light refreshments and libations at the beautiful Chambers Grant Salon at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.</p>
<p>The Emerging Leader Awards are part of WaterNow’s <a title="https://waternow.org/emerging-leader-awards/" href="https://waternow.org/emerging-leader-awards/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-msys-clicktrack="0">Emerging Leader Program</a>, an initiative aimed at recognizing and supporting the next generation of innovative water leaders at public utilities. Focused on mid-level staff, the Emerging Leader Program offers the Award winners and other Emerging Leaders professional development and networking opportunities throughout the year.</p>
<p>Are you a rising leader in the water sector, or interested in supporting the future stars of the field? Reach out to us at info@waternow.org with any questions or to get involved.</p>
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<div class="meSK8 M7eMe" role="heading" aria-level="2"><b>Green Infrastructure Champions Conference</b></div>
<div class="spb5Rd OIC90c">Please join us for the 2025 Green Infrastructure Champions conference on May 30th, 2025 from 9am-4pm. We will have Green Infrastructure Champions sharing their stories, panel discussions, and great networking opportunities!</p>
<div>The event is free and lunch will be provided.</div>
<div>Please register to reserve your spot!</div>
<div>We look forward to seeing you in May!</div>
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<div>For more information visit the <a href="http://water.rutgers.edu/Projects/GreenInfrastructureChampions/GIC.html">Green Infrastructure Champions Training Program</a></div>
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<p><b>Rutgers Green Infrastructure Champions Conference 2025</b></p>
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<p class="uk-text-lead"><strong>Revolutionizing Our Industry</strong> &#8211; Join top industry leaders and key decision makers at the annual New Jersey Utilities Association conference. This year, our conference will be in downtown historic Morristown, and will be filled with engaging and informative speakers who have the latest information about the ever-changing utilities industry. Don&#8217;t miss a moment!</p>
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<li>Wednesday Educational Sessions, Breakfast</li>
<li>Wednesday Special Awards Lunch</li>
<li>Wednesday Evening Welcome Reception</li>
<li>Thursday Educational Sessions, Breakfast and Lunch</li>
<li>Networking with Industry Peers</li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us on </span><b>Tuesday, June 17, at 12 p.m.</b> <b>to learn more about the major updates in the State Fiscal Year 2026 Clean Water and Drinking Water Intended Use Plans (IUP), including changes to the affordability criteria, the new grandfathering policy, and how these shifts will impact municipal applicants.</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> The session aims to help local governments understand the revised application criteria while reframing long-term debt as a smart, future-focused investment. Attendees will also be introduced to tools and support available through the Funding Navigator program to help them access state funding more effectively.</span></p>
<p><b><br />
</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Published in January, the Intended Use Plan (IUP) is a list of documents, developed by the Department of Environmental Protection every State Fiscal year, that sets the project priorities and the funding packages established in the New Jersey Water Bank (NJWB). The NJWB is a partnership between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (NJIB) to provide low-cost financing for the design, construction, and implementation of projects that help to protect, maintain and improve water quality and projects to ensure safe drinking water.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the second webinar installment in New Jersey Future’s Funding Navigator utilizing debt for the long-term series. When used wisely, debt is an investment in the future that can prevent financial burdens. It is a means of financing large capital assets such as crucial infrastructure improvements, development, and the acquisition of large equipment. Debt can be leveraged to create long-term value by ensuring that investments increase over time, ultimately providing greater income and capital growth than the amount spent on servicing the loan. </span></p>


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<p>For more information, email: <a href="mailto:jsherman@njfuture.org">jsherman@njfuture.org</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jersey Water Works Lead Service Line Implementation Workgroup invites you to join us on </span><b>Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 11:00</b><b>–</b><b>12:00 p.m. </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">for a Virtual Office Hour Webinar designed to help water utilities navigate the LSLR replacement looming compliance deadlines. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn promising practices for navigating challenges related to LSL replacement. Tap into several </span><a href="https://www.jerseywaterworks.org/committees/lead-in-drinking-water-task-force/resources/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">resources</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> created to highlight </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">strategies for more effective and efficient LSL replacement programs. </span></p>
<p><b>Who Should Attend:</b></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Water utility operators</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Municipal and county officials</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Licensed drinking water operators </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Professional engineers and certified public works managers </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">JWW members</span></li>
</ul>
<p><b>What You’ll Learn:</b></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Best practices for complying with Annual Reporting and compliance for LSLR</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Peer-to-peer Learning exchange</span></li>
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<p class="sqsrte-large">Now in its 18th year, City of Water Day — taking place this year on Saturday, July 12 — is a  region-wide day organized by <a href="http://waterfrontalliance.org/">Waterfront Alliance</a> and<a href="https://www.hudsonriver.org/estuary-program"> New York–New Jersey Harbor &amp; Estuary Program (HEP)</a>, to <strong>champion a climate-resilient New York and New Jersey harbor</strong>.</p>
<p class="sqsrte-large">Dozens of communities across all five boroughs, Westchester and Rockland counties, and New Jersey will host events on and near the water that celebrate the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront. From free kayaking to rowing to hands-on workshops, these events offer community members opportunities for fun, education, and access to their local waterfront.</p>
<p class="">Join hundreds of organizations in all five boroughs, Westchester and Rockland counties, and New Jersey that have joined City of Water Day by signing up to host free in-person community programs on and about local waterfronts.</p>
<p class="">For a limited number of participating organizations, the <a href="https://www.hudsonriver.org/estuary-program"><span class="sqsrte-text-color--white">New York–New Jersey Harbor &amp; Estuary Program (HEP)</span></a> can provide funding support ranging between <strong>$1,000-$4,000</strong>. This support can be used for costs associated with producing an event on City of Water Day. We encourage organizations to work with local artists, schools and universities, agency partners, and community-based organizations to creatively raise awareness of climate change and resilience in their local communities. This year’s theme centers on uniting NY and NJ communities in a celebration of our interconnected waters and a commitment to a brighter, more climate resilient future.</p>
<p class="">To be considered for small grant support, please register your event by <strong>May 11, 2025,</strong> and remember to note your request for funding in the space provided. Grant funding is provided by EPA and sponsors through the New York-New Jersey Harbor &amp; Estuary Program and Hudson River Foundation.</p>
<p class="">Participating organizations and their City of Water Day events will be listed on the official website and shared widely by the New York–New Jersey Harbor &amp; Estuary Program (HEP) and Waterfront Alliance across social media platforms, through press releases, and more.</p>


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<p><a href="https://www.njfuture.org/"><b>New Jersey Future</b></a> and <a href="https://njplanning.org/"><b>APA New Jersey</b></a> are proud to present the annual New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment three-day conference convening virtually on <strong>June 11–12 and in person on June 13 at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick</strong>.</p>
<p>The 2025 New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference will feature timely session offerings as we reimagine land use in a rapidly changing environment.</p>
<p>NJPRC25 will offer over 30 sessions, a virtual and in-person exhibit area, and ways to connect with fellow attendees as we bring together bold ideas, innovative solutions, proven concepts, and best practices for creating stronger, more inclusive, and equitable places where people live, work, and play. The conference format will once again feature a mix of concurrent sessions that are pre-recorded, live-streamed, and in-person. The virtual sessions will be available via Pheedloop, the NJPRC event platform, with Zoom integration.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://site.pheedloop.com/event/njprc25/home/">See program details and register today!</a></strong></p>
<p>Stay tuned for more information regarding conference registration. If you are interested in <a href="https://www.njfuture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/NJPRC25-Sponsorship-Package-03.27.25.pdf">sponsorship opportunities</a>, please contact <a id="emoba-3858" class="emoba-link" title="Send email" href="mailto:%73%6F%63%6F%6E%6E%6F%72%40%6E%6A%66%75%74%75%72%65%2E%6F%72%67"><span class="emoba-realname">Susan O’Connor</span></a>.</p>


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Global Earth Day Network – Earth Action Day 2025

<p>The theme for Earth Day 2025 is <strong><a href="https://www.earthday.org/our-power-our-planet/" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="6515864e6efbb576380b6a73">OUR POWER, OUR PLANET</a></strong>, inviting everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy, and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. <strong>How?</strong> By joining us in <strong><a href="https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2025/#action" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="6515864e6efbb576380b6a73">Earth Action Day</a></strong>, encouraging all to take action—educate, advocate, and mobilize. Pledge an Earth Action on social media. Attend/plan/register a local event. Integrate Earth Day lessons into your curricula. Donate to support our efforts. Below you’ll find resources (plus quizzes, fact sheets, articles and more) to help you take action this <strong>Earth Day, April 22nd</strong>, and every day.</p>


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ANJEC: In Person Session: Fundamentals for Effective Environmental Commissions

<p><strong>ANJEC: In-Person Session: Fundamentals for Effective Environmental Commissions</strong></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Join ANJEC staff and guests for the in-person session of<br />
our annual Environmental Commission Training</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Topics include:<br />
</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Introduction to Water Quality Strategies</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Water Supply Planning Tools</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Hands-on training on Site Plan/Development Plan Review</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Roundtables on current topics</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Registration:</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">ANJEC Members: No charge to attend</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Non-Members: $25</p>


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Virtual Public Workshop: Community-Driven Input on Upcoming CSO Proposed Projects

<h4><strong>Virtual Public Workshop: Community Driven Input on Upcoming Combined Sewer Overflow Proposed Projects</strong></h4>
<p>Join the Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers campaign and Jersey Water Works CSO committee for a virtual workshop to learn how to provide effective input on NJDEP’s proposed strategies and plans for reducing flooding and sewage overflows in the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission service region. This is a chance to demystify combined sewer systems and CSOs, discuss recommendations to improve the draft CSO permits, and share best practices for advocating to the NJDEP.</p>


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Hackensack River Nation Summit 2025

<p><strong>A gathering of environmental leaders, public officials and others working to protect the health of the Hackensack River Watershed and connect more people to the Hackensack River.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Featuring presentations and workshops on:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Cleaning up the Hackensack River Superfund site</li>
<li>Stormwater management planning</li>
<li>Building strong watershed alliances</li>
<li>Building trails in urban and suburban communities.</li>
</ul>
<p>Need financial assistance? Contact Leo Vazquez at leo@nnjcf.org</p>
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Green Infrastructure Champion Program

<p>Green Infrastructure Champions are key players in implementing green infrastructure as an approach to stormwater management in their own municipality.<br />
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2025 Utility Management Conference & Recognition Awards

<h3>Association of Environmental Authorities</h3>
<p>AEA is a trade association of publicly owned government agencies and private-sector businesses that provide or support clean water and solid waste utility service in New Jersey. The mission of AEA is to provide information, education and advocacy that help member organizations provide professional, efficient and cost-effective service to their ratepayers and to help the public understand and appreciate the work of its members.</p>
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<h3>2025 Utility Management Conference<br />
&amp; Recognition Awards</h3>
<p><strong><em>March 11 &amp; 12, 2025</em></strong></p>
<p><em>Caesars, Atlantic City</em></p>
<p>Available credits<br />
<em>Tues: CEUs, 2 PE, 4 w/ww tchs</em><br />
<em>Wed: CEUs, 1 w/ww tchs</em></p>
<p>Join AEA members in March for their annual Utility Management Conference.</p>
<p>In addition, the Association of Environmental Authorities bestows Wave Awards to recognize excellence in the public water, wastewater, recycling, and solid waste sector in New Jersey. The awards will be presented on Day Two, Wed., March 12, of the spring utility management conference.</p>


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<p>Meet with Jersey Water Works members to encourage municipalities to consider creating stormwater utilities (facilitated by the Stormwater Utility Subcommittee).</p>
<p>Contact info@jerseywaterworks.org for the zoom link.</p>


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2025 New Jersey Sustainability Summit

<p>The <b>2025 New Jersey Sustainability Summit</b> will be held <b>on Friday, May 9th at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ</b>. Doors will open at 8:00 am and the program begins at 9:00 am.</p>
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Debt Isn’t A Bad Word: Utilizing The Water Bank State Revolving Fund for Long-Term Infrastructure Investments webinar

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<div class="pdl-xs w-sp w-bk zm-col zm-col-18" data-v-0b084097="">To educate municipalities and drinking/wastewater system senior staff on the benefits of utilizing long-term debt to improve or repair water infrastructure, specifically through public sources such as the Water Bank. It is crucial to address the hesitation of taking on debt by decision-makers to invest in water infrastructure, a significant reason so many water infrastructure repairs are either delayed or ignored completely until out of compliance.</div>
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<h4><em><strong>New Jersey Future’s Funding Navigator Program helps water systems find their way to meaningful funding to improve water infrastructure in our most impacted communities.</strong></em></h4>
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Eighth Annual NJ Watershed Conference

<div>Please join The Watershed Institute virtually on February 20 and hybrid (in-person and virtual) on February 21 for an event focused on <u><a id="m_797522131740960464OWA13050cf2-e108-2ad7-4ea2-64fde2162c62" href="https://thewatershed.org/eight-annual-watershed-conference/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thewatershed.org/eight-annual-watershed-conference/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737563820910000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0MAEiN3Y7z5vEc6Pg56UcQ">resiliency through restoration</a></u> at the 8th Annual New Jersey Watershed Conference. We will discuss strategies and ways to work together so that communities can become more resilient towards climate change and hazards by restoring essential environmental services in degraded watersheds. Planning for resiliency requires that we establish long-term, flexible, strategies. These strategies should not only address the current challenges we face, but also address future impacts of climate change, whether predicted or unpredictable. Restoration <wbr />with nature-based and <wbr />engineered solutions should be a key strategy to <wbr />address the negative impacts.</div>
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<div>The conference will include opportunities for networking to foster understanding and collaboration between stakeholders across regions. Topics will include a wide net of important policy, science, stewardship, and education approaches. There are options to attend virtually and in-person. Continuing education credits will also be available for relevant sessions.</div>
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<div>Main Conference Contact: Pri Oliveira (Outreach &amp; Inclusion Manager) – <a href="mailto:poliveira@thewatershed.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="il">poliveira@thewatershed.org</span></a>.</div>
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<li>February 20 (Only Virtual Sessions)</li>
<li>February 21, 2025 (In-Person and Virtual)</li>
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<li>Virtual Only (Attend virtually on Feb. 20 and 21)</li>
<li>Hybrid (Attend virtually on Feb. 20 and in-person on Feb. 21)</li>
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<div>In-Person Location: The Brower Student Center at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ</div>
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<div>Continuing Education for Professionals: CEUs will be offered for applicable sessions. In the past, we have offered CEU certificates to attending attorneys, engineers, certified floodplain managers, and planners.</div>
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Lessons Learned After Two Years of Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement in New Jersey Communities

<p>Workshop offered by NJ Water Association and Jersey Water Works Lead Service Line Replacement Working Group</p>
<p>This workshop will delve into critical topics surrounding Lead Service Line (LSL) replacement, compliance, and funding. The session will address: New Jersey&#8217;s revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR) requirements and improvements, Effective service line communication strategies, ⁠Traffic enforcement considerations for LSL replacement projects, and ⁠Innovative funding and financing solutions for LSL replacement Experts from consulting firms, and peer utilities will share the best practices on ⁠Navigating the New Jersey statute (P.L. 2021, c.183) and Federal LCRR/I Updates, overcoming challenges in identifying unknown LSLs and replacing customer-owned lines and Funding and Financing LSL (s).</p>
<p><b>Accredited by the New Jersey Water Association:</b></p>
<p><b>3.5</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> TCHs for NJ-Licensed Water Operators (Water Only), Course Number: </span><b>04-122404-10  </b></p>
<p><b>2.0</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Technical, </span><b>1.5</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Management CEUs for NJ-Certified Public Works Managers(CPWM), Course Number: </span><b>DLGS-NJWA-279</b></p>
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<li><b>Federal Lead and Copper Rule Revision/Improvement  (LCRR/I)  Requirements </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">— </span><i style="font-family: var(--list--font-family); background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);">Kristin Epstein, PE, CDM Smith</i></li>
<li><b><i>Lead Service Line Communication and Outreach</i></b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">— Chelsea Kulp, New Jersey American Water</span></i></li>
<li><b>Voluntary LSL Replacement Programs Best Practices</b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">— Yolanda McCollom, PE, Ridgewood Water</span></i></li>
<li><b>Lead Service Line Replacement Funding and Financing</b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">— Patrick E. Cole, H2M Architects + Engineers</span></i></li>
<li><b>Moderator<i><span style="font-weight: 400;">— </span></i></b><em>Noemi de la Puente, PE, <span style="font-weight: 400;">Trenton Water Works (TWW) </span></em></li>
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Hackensack River Nation Council meeting

<p style="font-weight: 400;">If you work or live in the Hackensack River Watershed, please join us December 18 from 3 to 4:30 for <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/d0486523-e2fc-4348-a576-620caed1ac4a" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/d0486523-e2fc-4348-a576-620caed1ac4a&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1733601394811000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0E22pGNblU7MwKK2aFFbSj">a special gathering of the Hackensack River Nation Council in Hackensack (and online).</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">New Jersey’s green infrastructure guru, Dr. Chris Obropta of the Rutgers Water Resources Program, will give insights on the stormwater management plans that all municipalities are required to complete in the next three years. His tips can help our towns complete better plans to protect our environment.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">You will also get updates on the Hackensack River Nation Summit – a gathering of environmental leaders, at FDU in Teaneck on February 25.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The Hackensack River watershed covers most of Hudson County and the eastern half of Bergen County (as well as the southern part of Rockland County).</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/d0486523-e2fc-4348-a576-620caed1ac4a" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/d0486523-e2fc-4348-a576-620caed1ac4a&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1733601394811000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0E22pGNblU7MwKK2aFFbSj">RSVP for the meeting.</a></strong></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.nnjcf.org/climate-action-mobilization-project-camp/hackensack-river-nation/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nnjcf.org/climate-action-mobilization-project-camp/hackensack-river-nation/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1733601394811000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1fax6gv_N88Mh4w6rrH585">Hackensack River Nation Council</a> is an alliance of representatives from environmental organizations, public agencies, and eco-friendly businesses working to protect the Hackensack River Watershed and connect more people in the region with the river and its waterways. There is no cost to join; we invite you to be part of the alliance.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.nnjcf.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nnjcf.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1733601394811000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1-w7cpwDu-PUUlrnJftDOT">Hackensack River Nation</a> is coordinated by Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, which works to promote greener and healthier communities throughout North Jersey. If you have any questions about this program, please contact NNJCF Executive Director Leo Vazquez at <a href="mailto:leo@nnjcf.org">leo@nnjcf.org</a> or <a href="dialpad://201-568-5608">201-568-5608</a>, x2.</p>


Green Infrastructure and Combined Sewer Overflow Committees – Joint Meeting

<p><strong>November 12: Learn About the Building a Climate-Ready New Jersey Initiative</strong><br />
10:30 to 11:30 am (virtual meeting)</p>
<p><em>If you live in Perth Amboy, Newark, or Paterson, or if you are interested in learning more about recent funding for stormwater management projects, this meeting is for you!<br />
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JWW Green Infrastructure and Combined Sewer Overflow committees are hosting a meeting to learn more about the recent funding for stormwater management projects in the CSO communities of Perth Amboy, Newark, and Paterson. Join <strong>Dr. Chris Obropta Ph.D., P.E.</strong>, Extension Specialist in Water Resources with Rutgers Cooperative Extension and GI Committee co-chair, to learn about the &#8220;<a href="https://www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers-lead-16-million-climate-projects-along-new-jersey-coast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Building a Climate-Ready New Jersey</a>&#8221; initiative. Meeting information below:</p>
<p>Join Zoom Meeting<br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88261412160?pwd%3DND6AwlPAaArkEba9899GiToZz4jp8J.1&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1731181807634302&amp;usg=AOvVaw3xGuD56tFaL8eNcCNloTeC" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88261412160?pwd=ND6AwlPAaArkEba9899GiToZz4jp8J.1</a></p>
<p>Meeting ID: <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">882 6141 2160</a><br />
Passcode: 270600</p>


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