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| Wastewater Reuse Was a Hot Topic This Month! Breweries Stone Brewing Co. and Ballast Point are taking the lead on reusing our most valued resource! The Record's Jim O'Neill considers how New Jersey could join in. From toilet to tap: Recycled water may be N.J.'s future (The Record) |
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Members at Work
Update on 2017 Member Commitments:
Jersey Water Works members
announced more than 30 commitments -- actions they will take to transform New Jersey's water infrastructure -- for 2017. Below see recent progress made towards accomplishing them!
The City of Hoboken set aside $42 million in its
2017 budget
for investment in water infrastructure upgrades over the next six years. We asked Jen Gonzalez, a principal planner for the city, to put that number in context.
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Jersey Water Works Updates
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The Work Our Committees Will Tackle This Year! Introducing the 2017 Work Plan
The
work plan
includes practical projects that will make water, sewer and stormwater systems more cost-effective and beneficial to the communities they serve. The projects advance best practices, better stakeholder engagement, and affordability for all ratepayers, among their other goals.
"Last year the American Society of Civil Engineers gave New Jersey a grade of C for drinking-water infrastructure and D for wastewater infrastructure," said Mark Mauriello of Edgewood Properties, a co-chair of the Jersey Water Works Steering Committee. "This work plan, like last year's, contains specific, implementable actions that will help the state improve its grades in both those categories."
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New Resources
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Based on a 2016 assessment by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), this study estimates that the
U.S. needs to invest an additional $82 billion per year
in water infrastructure at all levels of government over the next 10 years to meet projected capital needs.
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Closing the investment gap would result in over
$220 billion in total annual economic activity to the country
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For every $1 million invested in water infrastructure,
The Value of Water Coalition
estimates that upwards of 15 jobs are generated across the economy.
Community Engagement Toolkit
(
Collective Impact Forum). A series of tools for planning community engagement to be more purposeful, equitable, transparent, and strategic so that community members are true partners for achieving impact.
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Legislative Update
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Water Quality Accountability Act: Imposes certain testing, reporting, management, and infrastructure investment requirements on water purveyors. The bill was voted out of the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee with amendments on March 20. Those who testified in support of the bill include
Chris Sturm, New Jersey Future
; Doug O'Malley, Environment New Jersey; Jeff Tittel, Sierra Club; Ciro Scalera, The New Jersey Laborers Union; Tom Churchelow, New Jersey Utilities Association; and Anthony Anastasia, United Transportation and Contractors Association.
Save the Date - The NJ Joint Legislative Task Force on Drinking Water has tentatively scheduled a final public hearing on
May 5
to consider recommendations for action.
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Funding Opportunities
Grant Funding Available! NJDEP Seeks Applications for Projects to Improve Water Quality
Up to $10.4 million in grant funding is available (three times the amount available last year!) for green infrastructure projects in communities with combined sewer systems and other projects that implement water quality improvements and education. Deadline is May 4
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National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program
The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service annually provides grants of up to $1 million to coastal and Great Lakes states and U.S. territories to protect, restore and enhance coastal wetland ecosystems and associated uplands.
Applications due June 30.
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Water Infrastructure in the News
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Upcoming Events
April 5 and 6:
Atlantic Builders' Convention
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Visit the
Green Neighborhood
to take advantage of free consulting on how to incorporate green stormwater infrastructure into development projects. Experts will make recommendations based on concept plans, site surveys, maps, and other materials. Free passes to the convention floor are available for those who reserve a consulting appointment.
Sign up for free consulting
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April 26:
Flood Hazard Area Seminar
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The New Jersey section of the American Water Resources Association)
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The presentation will review the major policy changes that have been made to the Revised Flood Hazard Area Regulations.
June 14: Save the Date: 2017 Camden Environmental Summit (formerly the Camden SMART Forum)
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Stay Up to Date
Subscribe to the following member
newsletters
for updates and resources:
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Jersey Water Works
is a collaborative effort working to transform New Jersey's inadequate water infrastructure through sustainable, cost-effective solutions that provide communities with clean water and waterways; healthier, safer neighborhoods; local jobs; flood and climate resilience; and economic growth.
Jersey Water Works welcomes individuals and organizations committed to working towards transforming New Jersey's inadequate water infrastructure through sustainable, cost-effective solutions that provide communities multiple benefits.
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Staff Contacts:
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Managing Director, Policy
and Water
New Jersey Future
609-393-0008 x114
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Planning and Policy Associate
New Jersey Future
609-393-0008 x108
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