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Take Your CSO Community Outreach Efforts to the Next Level
Register for Free Workshops
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On the left: Alan Heyman and John Lisle of DC Water present at the regional kick-off communications workshop in Hackensack on Sept. 22, 2016. Top right: Elizabeth Mayor Bollwage at the Sept. 21 Elizabeth regional kick-off. Bottom right: Hackensack Mayor Labrosse at the Hackensack regional kick-off.
Following well-received regional kick-off meetings in Elizabeth, Hackensack and Trenton (scheduled for Oct. 20th), Jersey Water Works, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and New Jersey Urban Mayors Association are hosting two communications workshops in late October to help communities with combined-sewer systems build support for water infrastructure investments.
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Elevate Your Work by Announcing Your Project at the Jersey Water Works Conference
Join leading organizations in announcing your new initiative or project to more than 300 public- and private decision-makers, practitioners and community stakeholders at the
Jersey Water Works Conference on Dec. 2, 2016, in Newark. The conference will feature exciting speakers, a spotlight on the City of Newark, exhibits, great networking, and a celebration of Jersey Water Works members and their commitments.
The announcement of commitments will include new water infrastructure initiatives and projects from organizations such as NY/NJ Baykeeper, Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, Sustainable Jersey and the New Jersey Utilities Association.
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Water Infrastructure in the News
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Funding Opportunities
Community-based Marine Debris Removal. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Marine Debris Program offers up to $350,000 to support locally driven, community-based marine debris prevention and removal projects. These projects benefit coastal habitat, waterways, and wildlife including migratory fish. Applications due Oct. 14, 2016.
National Science Foundation's Environmental Sustainability Program. Grants available for research that improves management and distribution of stormwater collection systems and advances smart-growth strategies including innovations in stormwater management, water reuse, and other green engineering techniques. Application submission period is Oct. 1-20, 2016.
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Highlighted Event - Northeast Regional Urban Extension Conference
2016 Urban Innovation Conference: Building Collaborative Partnerships across University, Community, and Civic Leaders - Hosted by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, this Northeast Regional conference will be held on Nov. 29-30, 2016 in Newark, NJ. Registration is now open! The conference will highlight research and projects across disciplines that are helping to build more resilient, sustainable, and healthy urban communities. Themes include: Strengthen Communities, Protect the Environment, Improve our Health, Enrich the Youth and Feed our Future.
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Highlighted Resource
Green Infrastructure and Asset Management Webinar. This recorded webinar explores CDM Smith's NYC GreenHUB tool, an integrated system capable of compiling, mapping and reporting data from thousands of green infrastructure installations and their effectiveness in New York City, and asset management programs in Philadelphia and Camden. The webinar was hosted by the Jersey Water Works Green Infrastructure Committee and the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership.
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Sept. 30, 2016: ANJEC 43rd Annual Environmental Congress.
Oct. 5, 2016: Weathering the Storms in Newark. Jane Rosenblatt of Jersey Water Works' backbone staff will be speaking.
Oct. 6, 2016: The Next Urban Water Revolutions.
Oct. 14, 2016: NJ Spotlight On Cities. Pete Kasabach of New Jersey Future; Jersey Water Works steering committee member will be moderating.
Oct. 18-20, 2016: New Jersey Association For Floodplain Management 12th Annual Conference.
Oct. 24, 2016: Making Infrastructure Matter: A Hands-On Workshop for Stakeholder Communications. For municipal and water utility staff in CSO communities.
Oct. 25, 2016: Communicate on Water Issues to Engage Stakeholders. For community organizations and environmental groups.
Nov. 14-17, 2016: New Jersey State League of Municipalities Conference.
Nov. 15, 2016: Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon.
Nov. 15-16, 2016: Association of Environmental Authorities Annual Meeting and Conference.
Nov. 15-18, 2016: The Institute for Conservation Leadership's 2016-2017 Leading From Within.
Nov. 29-30, 2016: 2016 Northeast Regional Urban Extension Conference hosted by Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
Dec. 2, 2016. 2016 Jersey Water Works Conference.
June 27-29, 2017: Save the date. One Water Summit 2017. New Orleans, La.
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Resources
Sewage Overflows From Hurricane Sandy. This report by Climate Central explores where sewage overflows happened during Hurricane Sandy, what caused them, and how treated each overflow was.
Green Infrastructure and Climate Change: Collaborating to Improve Community Resiliency. This new report summarizes charrettes, or intensive planning sessions, convened in four cities by the U.S. EPA to demonstrate how green infrastructure could be applied to communities dealing with a range of climate-related challenges.
Promoting Green Streets: A Recipe for Integrating Water and Transportation Infrastructure Investment. This guide developed by The River Network and Hawkins Partners, Inc., helps support city administrators, planners, designers, and environmental advocates in determining the potential - and developing strategies - for green streets in their cities and watersheds.
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Internship Opportunity
Student Conservation Association Internship
Internships in Newark and Camden are available through host organizations to help each city achieve its greening and sustainability efforts.
Contact
Diane Stanley
for more information.
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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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Max Brekke
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New Jersey Future
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New Jersey Future
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