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Early Registration Rates End Monday
Join us to amplify the importance of addressing New Jersey's water infrastructure, explore innovative solutions, national models and celebrate the Jersey Water Works collaborative as an effective, comprehensive approach to achieving statewide impact.
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- Morning Panel: What New Jersey Can Learn From New York State's $2.5 Billion Water Infrastructure Investment
- Keynote Address: Kishia L. Powell, Commissioner of the Department of Watershed Management for the City of Atlanta, Georgia
- Recognizing Our Progress: Jersey Water Works Accomplishments and Announcement of Commitments for 2018
- Afternoon Panel: Water Policy Priorities for New Jersey's New Administration
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Photo of the Month: BOO! Water in Top 10 Fears for 2017
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Often overlooked, our water infrastructure isn't noticed until something goes wrong. This section spotlights the everyday consequences felt by the residents of New Jersey of not investing in our water systems.
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Member Highlights
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Round Up of Imagine A Day Without Beer
Visit the
Jersey Water Works blog to view a livestream of remarks made at the Departed Soles Brewing Company event, photos and everyone who participated in the #NoWaterNoBeer social media campaign!
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Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership
is organizing a
Workshop on Green Infrastructure for Coastal Resilience with
NOAA on
Friday Nov. 17. This full-day NOAA-led training will introduce fundamental green infrastructure concepts and practices that can play a critical role in making New Jersey's coastal and inland communities more resilient to natural hazards.
The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
has awarded a grant to
Cooper's Ferry Partnership
under the
Environmental Justice Small Grant, totaling $30,000
. Proposed project activities include: planting of three tree groves and two community tours of aquatic habitats benefitting from green infrastructure and riparian restoration efforts. The project will accelerate the restoration of local water systems by planting and expanding forests along urban waterways and connecting both adult and youth residents to water-related health activities in the local area.
NJ DEP
has released the
New Jersey State Water Supply Plan 2017-2022
. This update constitutes the second complete revision of the plan. The goal of this document is to form the foundation of a "living" resource able to be updated on a continuous basis as reliable new data become available, and improved upon as new scientific methods are identified.
"While we re-build our aging urban water systems, we must work together to ensure an integrative, sustainable, and resilient approach that includes the needs and priorities of our cities and citizens. It is not just about floods and water scarcity; it is equally about environmental justice, social equity, and other critical quality-of-life issues."
National Association of Clean Water Agencies
held
a
private meeting with senior White House officials
to discuss the contours of the administration's planned infrastructure package, including opportunities for public clean water utilities. Administration officials confirmed during the meeting that their intent is to make federal funds available to entities - including public clean water utilities - that come to the table with a proposed project and some level of funding for the project already identified.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program is a recipient of NJ DEP's 2017 Green Communities Achievement Award for outstanding contributions to urban and community forestry
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Jersey Water Works Updates
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EARLY REGISTRATION RATES END NOV. 6!
Join us for the
third annual Jersey Water Works conference
on Friday, Dec. 1, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark to amplify the importance of addressing New Jersey's water infrastructure crisis, explore innovative solutions, and celebrate the Jersey Water Works collaborative as an effective, comprehensive approach to achieving statewide impact.
Register today
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Thank you to our Conference Advisory Committee members:
Rosana Da Silva, Rutgers University Water Resources Program; Frederic Pocci, North Hudson Sewerage Authority; Drew Curtis, Ironbound Community Corporation; Erin Rice, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825; and Katherine Lawrence, City of Jersey City Division of Planning.
Interested in sponsoring? You'll reach more than 300 professionals involved in upgrading New Jersey's water infrastructure. Please visit the conference website for more information
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New Resources
Peak Day Water Demand Management Study
. This
study
, commissioned by the Alliance for Water Efficiency, conducts a peak water demand shaving pilot project. The report is intended to serve as a resource for professionals in the water and irrigation industries to learn from a low-cost, customer-oriented approach to reducing peak water demand.
Additional Data and Statistical Analysis May Enhance EPA's Oversight of the Lead and Copper Rule
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As part of this report, the U.S. Government Accountability Office makes three recommendations to enhance the US EPA's oversight of the lead rule, including for the EPA to require states to report data on lead pipes and develop a statistical analysis on the likelihood of LCR violations, both as ways to supplement the EPA's current oversight. The EPA agreed with GAO's recommendations.
NJ Stormwater BMP Manual Chapter 9.8 - Blue Roofs
. This new chapter in NJ DEP's NJ Stormwater BMP Manual clarifies design requirements, explains functionality, and illustrates the movement of stormwater through a particular BMP, and includes new graphics, enhanced tables, simplified charts, and improved examples.
Esri has compiled a unique resource of maps and apps for green infrastructure planning:
Building Green Infrastructure in the US - A Framework for Sustainable Growth
. This resource provides tools and technologies for individuals working with green infrastructure to connect landscapes, support native species and ecological processes, protect cultural resources, and promote cooperation among landowners.
The Delta Institute has released an update to Green Infrastructure Designs: Scalable Solutions to Local Challenges in light of the devastation from hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The update adds two new green infrastructure designs to the original 2015 toolkit that explain how best to proactively manage flooding and stormwater.
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Job Announcements
The Network
is hiring a community building coordinator, to support its member organizations and advance its neighborhood revitalization efforts through policy and advocacy as well as technical assistance and training. The position is based in Trenton but requires in-state travel. Please share this opportunity with anyone who you think might be interested.
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Requests for Proposals
StormCon 2018 is issuing a call for papers
. The 2018 conference will feature six program tracks: Stormwater Infrastructure and Best Management Practices; Green Infrastructure; Stormwater Permit Compliance; Funding, Staffing and Managing the Stormwater Program; Industrial Stormwater Management; Research and Testing.
Deadline:
Dec. 6
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Water Infrastructure in the News
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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:
Managing Director, Policy
and Water
New Jersey Future
609-393-0008 x114
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Jane Rosenblatt
Program Manager
New Jersey Future
609-393-0008 x110
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Program Coordinator
New Jersey Future
609-393-0008 x106
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Planning and Policy Associate
New Jersey Future
609-393-0008 x108
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Community Outreach Coordinator
New Jersey Future
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