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New Jersey delegates learn the latest best practices and national trends in water.

One Water was the topic of discussion at Jersey Water Works’ annual membership meeting. We learned that there are an enormous variety of projects that exemplify the One Water concept here in the Garden State.

Members of the collaborative's four topic committees met to brainstorm and discuss how the One Water concept could be better integrated into their annual work plans.

The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association constructed an innovative wetland wastewater treatment system to replace an earlier failed septic system at its Watershed Center in Hopewell Township. The project promotes public education through interpretive signage and an audio tour to explain the wetland to visitors.

Middlesex Water Company's assessment and innovative repair of a 30-inch transmission main under a major highway was supplemented with information sessions and onsite visits to demonstrate this unique method to neighboring utilities, construction and engineering firms.

The Landis Sewerage Authority’s operating practices exemplify a holistic approach to water resource management. The Authority partners extensively with community and environmental groups and its programs include many opportunities for public education.

Hoboken’s Southwest Park helps control chronic flooding, its design and features received public input on three occasions, and its interpretive signage provides educational opportunities to visitors.

Inaugural One Water Awards Honor Four Innovative Water Management Projects

Funding, utility leadership, and integrated water management are top priorities.

The New Jersey delegation to the One Water Summit in Atlanta shares what they learned about innovative ways to integrate water management, reduce costs, partner and build broad public support for investment in upgraded water infrastructure.