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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09/18/26Thinking Regionally and Acting Locally in the Rahway River Watershed
Education is essential to helping people understand how stormwater moves through a community, but effective education requires more than presenting technically accurate information. Information should be relevant to the audience, grounded in familiar examples, and clear about why the information matters. In the Rahway River Watershed, that means helping municipal leaders, residents, and community partners understand how local decisions affect flooding, water quality, and the health of the watershed.READ ARTICLE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #StormwaterSOURCE
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07/31/26Stormwater Utility Subcommittee Assesses Progress of NJDEP-funded Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study Initiatives
In April, the Stormwater Utility Subcommittee reviewed summaries of twelve stormwater utility (dedicated user fee funding) feasibility studies funded by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) through their Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study Technical Assistance Program. Three of these projects resulted in the adoption of an active stormwater utility (Maplewood, New Brunswick, and Raritan Township in Hunterdon County). Dan Van Abs, a retired Rutgers University professor, highlighted key aspects of the reports as they explore fee-based stormwater management solutions. The studies covered a wide range of geographic areas, from mostly rural to fully urbanized. A key point is that the municipalities developed an impervious area based user fee structure and investigated diverse ways to use stormwater fees, from funding only capital projects to funding all municipal stormwater operations.READ ARTICLE
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12/19/24Water Professionals, Community Advocates, Policymakers, and Industry Leaders Connect
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.READ ARTICLE#Affordability, #Climate Resilience, #Community Engagement and Partnerships, #Data, #Drinking Water, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Lead, #Paying for Water Infrastructure, #Smart CSO Control Plans, #Wastewater, #WorkforceSOURCE
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12/03/24Op-Ed: Is New Jersey ready to deal with weather fluctuations?
‘The state of New Jersey must provide sustained infrastructure funding to overcome decades of underinvestment in our water systems’READ ARTICLE#Climate Resilience, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Paying for Water Infrastructure, #Smart CSO Control Plans, #WastewaterOpen NJ Spotlight News in a new tabSOURCE
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10/25/2410-Year Anniversary Series: Tracing Jersey Water Works activities to maximize green infrastructure implementation in all areas of the state.
Since day one, finding long-term solutions for CSOs has been an urgent concern for Jersey Water Works (JWW) members. In the past decade, members have worked to increase the visibility of CSO challenges and tackle them through collaborative efforts advocating for the adoption of innovative CSO Long-Term Control Plans (LTCPs) that offer cost-effective solutions and multiple community benefits. Check out this mini-report, which summarizes the actions taken by the CSO committee and highlights the engagement of JWW members in influencing decision-making.READ ARTICLE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementSOURCE
Paula Figueroa-Vega, Jersey Water Works Director
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10/06/25Comments on Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) Rule Notice of Substantial Change (NoSC)- Submitted on behalf of the Green Infrastructure Committee
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 ...LEARN MORE#Climate Resilience,#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementPRODUCT OF
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12/06/24
Stormwater Utilities Can Facilitate Green Infrastructure (Updated October 2024)
Green infrastructure in Asbury Park, NJ. Photo courtesy of New Jersey Future.\ The Jersey Water Works Green Infrastructure Committee envisions a future in which green infrastructure is incorporated into developments across the state, leading to reduced flood risk, improved water quality, more walkable streets, and healthier communities. The Asset Management and Finance’s Stormwater Utilities Subcommittee updated this memo to help towns ...LEARN MORE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementPRODUCT OF
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11/07/24Jersey Water Works Comments Comments on Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) Rule Proposal
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.LEARN MORE#Climate Resilience,#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementPRODUCT OF
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07/16/24So You’re a Green Infrastructure Champion, Now What? A Roadmap for Project Planning & Advocacy
As a resident of a watershed, you have a vital role to play in advocating for the planning and implementation of green infrastructure practices. You can help raise awareness, educate others, participate in public engagement processes, and influence decisions that affect the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of green infrastructure projects. This resource shares some important information regarding regulatory drivers for GI and ...LEARN MORE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementPRODUCT OF
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10/19/23Jersey Water Works Comments on the NJDEP Strategic Climate Action Plan
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.LEARN MORE#Climate Resilience,#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementPRODUCT OF
