Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management
Most people are familiar with “gray” water infrastructure, which includes hard concrete and metal pipes, holding tanks, pumps, water tunnels, and treatment plants. These systems play a key role in managing drinking water, wastewater, and combined sewer systems.
“Green” infrastructure is a newer approach to stormwater management that mimics nature by capturing stormwater so it can either be reused or seep into the ground where it falls, rather than flowing into underground sewer and storm pipes. Methods for stormwater capture include rain gardens, pervious pavement, planted swales, and storage containers, such as cisterns and rain barrels. Green infrastructure features can help reduce stress on water systems and provide good local jobs, while making the communities where they’re installed healthier and more vibrant.
Both gray and green infrastructure are important components of water infrastructure systems across the state. Communities with combined sewer systems, in particular, will be evaluating gray and green infrastructure approaches to identify the best combination that meets regulatory requirements cost-effectively and in a manner that provides tangible community benefits.
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04/25/23A Greener New Jersey: Jersey Water Works Member’s Commitment to Green Infrastructure
During the annual Jersey Water Works Conference, members have the opportunity to announce commitments, which include projects, programs, or resources that aid in advancing JWW’s goals. On April 11, 2023, the Green Infrastructure Committee met and co-chair Rosana Pedra Nobre provided an overview and update on the New York-New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program’s 2023 commitments.READ ARTICLE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementSOURCE
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04/24/23MS4 Permit: Watershed Improvement Plan & Public Participation
The 2023 Tier A Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection went into effect on January 1, 2023, and the implementation of its requirements on the local level will help address water quality and stormwater issues. Upgrading and retrofitting New Jersey’s stormwater infrastructure and reducing impervious cover is very important in our highly developed state.READ ARTICLE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Paying for Water InfrastructureSOURCE
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04/10/23Stormwater management: Who pays for it?
JWW Steering Committee member Patricia Lindsay-Harvey and JWW Co-Chair Andy Kricun are featured in this article which examines the major costs that systems stressed with storms face.READ ARTICLE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Paying for Water InfrastructureOpen NJ Spotlight News in a new tabSOURCE
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02/02/23Comments on NJDEP’s Proposed Inland Flood Protection Rule
Jersey Water Works Climate Resilience Committee and Green Infrastructure Committee submitted comments to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The comments were sent to NJDEP on February 2.READ ARTICLE
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11/28/22Jersey Water Works Conference to Address Key Water Infrastructure Issues, Dec. 2 at The War Memorial
"State and national experts will convene in New Jersey’s state capital to discuss innovative solutions for building resilient water systems across the state, around issues including the implementation of green infrastructure, the new combined sewer overflow (CSO) permits, water affordability programs, and a diverse and equitable water workforce."READ ARTICLE#Affordability, #Climate Resilience, #Community Engagement and Partnerships, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Lead, #Paying for Water Infrastructure, #Smart CSO Control Plans, #WorkforceOpen Insider NJ in a new tabSOURCE
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05/09/22Green Infrastructure Champions Spotlight: Introduction to Green Infrastructure
This fact sheet reviews the basics of green infrastructure and how it can be used as a tool to support community goals.LEARN MORE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementPRODUCT OF
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03/18/22Open Space, Flood Protection, and Pollutant Trapping: Unlocking the Potential of the Green Acres and Blue Acres Programs to Support Green Infrastructure
The Jersey Water Works Green Infrastructure (GI) Committee encourages the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Green Acres and Blue Acres programs, which convert floodprone properties into open space, to incorporate green infrastructure into their final design plans. The GI Committee’s Green Acres Subcommittee developed this document to showcase four successful Green Acres and Blue Acres projects that incorporate green ...LEARN MORE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementPRODUCT OF
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10/26/21Stormwater Utilities Can Incentivize Green Infrastructure
Stormwater runoff in New Jersey often causes flood damage to properties, compromises public safety, and pollutes waterways. Green infrastructure (GI) can mitigate these impacts by infiltrating stormwater onsite (allowing it to drain into the ground), while providing environmental, economic, and community benefits. New Jersey localities can now consider implementing stormwater utilities, which can incentivize and help fund GI to maximize these ...LEARN MORE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementPRODUCT OF
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09/20/21New Jersey Green Streets: Planning Green Streets
Green infrastructure is one solution many communities are employing to maximize community benefits, including reduced flooding and improved water quality, local economies, community health, and long-term resilience. Specifically, green streets are an effective solution to tackle both water and transportation infrastructure issues. This chapter includes information on the goal setting and community education that can help plan for green streets.LEARN MORE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementPRODUCT OF
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09/20/21New Jersey Green Streets: Funding Green Streets
Green infrastructure is one solution many communities are employing to maximize community benefits, including reduced flooding and improved water quality, local economies, community health, and long-term resilience. Specifically, green streets are an effective solution to tackle both water and transportation infrastructure issues. This chapter includes information on funding both capital costs and operations and maintenance costs for green ...LEARN MORE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementPRODUCT OF
