Climate Resilience

The Tenth Annual Jersey Water Works conference, a gathering of over 200 water professionals, community advocates, and policymakers from diverse backgrounds and regions of New Jersey, took place on December 13, 2024, at The College of New Jersey. The event marked a decade of progress in water management, fostering discussions on key issues and opportunities in the field.

‘The state of New Jersey must provide sustained infrastructure funding to overcome decades of underinvestment in our water systems’

On June 26, 2024, Jersey Water Works Climate Resilience and Combined Sewer Overflow committees hosted the virtual Connect and Learn with New Jersey of Office Emergency Management and US Environmental Protection Agency Region 2. Participants learned more about the funding opportunities available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Community (BRIC) Program and resources offered by EPA that can help increase system resilience to climate change impacts.

Water is a vital element for the survival of human beings, and its availability plays a crucial role in our existence. However, ensuring a reliable and adequate supply of clean water is challenging and requires careful management, strategic planning, and innovative solutions. It is critical to have enough water of acceptable quality to meet our present and future needs. This is why statewide water supply planning is incredibly essential.

Members of the JWW collaborative shared an incredible amount of important information at the ninth annual conference on December 13, 2023. Over 200 participants gathered at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ, to learn from the water sector’s leaders, experts, and advocates on different topics that catered to the needs and interests of the diverse stakeholders that make up the JWW collaborative. Participants forged new connections and reinforced old connections. Even after the conference adjourned, many stayed behind, engaged in long conversations. 

Comments on Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) Rule Notice of Substantial Change (NoSC) Submitted on behalf of the Jersey Water Works Green Infrastructure Committee on September 19, 2025 INTRODUCTION: Jersey Water Works (JWW) is a collaborative effort of many diverse organizations and individuals who embrace the common purpose of transforming New Jersey’s outdated water infrastructure by investing in sustainable, cost-effective ...

On November 7, 2024, the Jersey Water Works Works Climate Resilience Committee and Green Infrastructure Committee submitted comments on Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) Rule Proposal.

Photo Courtesy of Canva The Climate Resilience Committee aims to support utilities and municipalities by sharing resources. The goal is for utilities to plan for climate change impacts and implement solutions that allow for continued operation during extreme weather events and reliability far into the future. Municipal and county governments employ various solutions to build resilience before, during, and after flood events to protect ...

The Climate Resilience Committee aims to support utilities and municipalities by sharing resources. The goal is for utilities to plan for climate change impacts and implement solutions that allow for continued operation during extreme weather events and reliability far into the future. Municipal and county governments employ various solutions to build resilience before, during, and after flood events to protect infrastructure, public health, and ...

The Jersey Water Works Climate Resilience Committee and Green Infrastructure Committee submitted comments to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Strategic Climate Action Plan on October 19, 2023.