We are looking forward to seeing you at the Jersey Water Works and Lead-Free NJ Membership Meetings on Wednesday, July 17. Meeting Location: Montclair State University University Hall, Seventh Floor 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07444 Maps & Directions (PDF) Registration and networking begin at 8:00 a.m. Jersey Water Works: 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Lunch and Networking:… Continue reading Important Information and Parking Details: Membership Meeting, July 17
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Connect and Learn with NJ Office of Emergency Management and US EPA Region 2
On June 26, 2024, Jersey Water Works Climate Resilience and Combined Sewer Overflow committees hosted the virtual Connect and Learn with New Jersey of Office Emergency Management and US Environmental Protection Agency Region 2. Participants learned more about the funding opportunities available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Community (BRIC)… Continue reading Connect and Learn with NJ Office of Emergency Management and US EPA Region 2
“Water, Life, and Death” course exposes Montclair State University students to the many dimensions of water in Public Health
Guest author Kurt Conklin, Instructional Specialist in the College of Community Health, Montclair State University Dept. of Public Health, shares information about their water class in anticipation of Jersey Water Works Membership Meeting at Montclair University this summer. Water is the starting point for all public health, not just in New Jersey but worldwide. This… Continue reading “Water, Life, and Death” course exposes Montclair State University students to the many dimensions of water in Public Health
2024 Emerging Water Leaders of Color Leadership Circle: Application Open
If you work in the water sector in New Jersey and aspire to advance your career, perhaps take on a leadership role in the future, or connect to a more extensive network, this is for you! From September through December, emerging water leaders of color in New Jersey are invited to participate in a Leadership… Continue reading 2024 Emerging Water Leaders of Color Leadership Circle: Application Open
Request for Qualifications: Deadline Extended to June 7, 2024
New Jersey Future, on behalf of the Jersey Water Works (JWW) collaborative, seeks qualifications from a consultant team or qualified firm(s) with experience in facilitating a process for collaboratives to articulate its value and plan for the future. Our goal is to: Understand key collaborative strengths and potential weaknesses. Discover improvements or modifications needed to… Continue reading Request for Qualifications: Deadline Extended to June 7, 2024
Can New Jerseyans count on enough water supply for the foreseeable future?
Water is a vital element for the survival of human beings, and its availability plays a crucial role in our existence. However, ensuring a reliable and adequate supply of clean water is challenging and requires careful management, strategic planning, and innovative solutions. It is critical to have enough water of acceptable quality to meet our… Continue reading Can New Jerseyans count on enough water supply for the foreseeable future?
Jersey Water Works Statement on Governor Murphy’s 2024 State of the State Address
Photo courtesy of New Jersey Future. TRENTON, January 11, 2024 — Jersey Water Works Steering Committee co-chairs, Nicole Miller and Andy Kricun, released the following statements on New Jersey Future Statement on Governor Murphy’s 2024 State of the State Address in light of the State of Emergency. “On Tuesday, New Jersey entered a state of emergency due to a storm that… Continue reading Jersey Water Works Statement on Governor Murphy’s 2024 State of the State Address
Key Points Made at Ninth Annual Jersey Water Works Conference
Members of the Jersey Water Works collaborative shared an incredible amount of important information at the ninth Annual Jersey Water Works conference on December 13, 2023. Over 200 participants gathered at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ, to learn from the water sector’s leaders, experts, and advocates on different topics that catered to… Continue reading Key Points Made at Ninth Annual Jersey Water Works Conference
Improving a Program That Works: Prioritizing New Jersey Water Bank Projects in Disadvantaged Communities
New Jersey Future is pleased to share its report Improving a Program that Works: Prioritizing New Jersey Water Bank Projects in Disadvantaged Communities. The New Jersey Water Bank (NJWB), which finances water infrastructure projects, is a successful program that has provided over $9 billion in low-cost financing for water and wastewater projects. New Jersey Future partnered with… Continue reading Improving a Program That Works: Prioritizing New Jersey Water Bank Projects in Disadvantaged Communities
EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule Reference the Work Happening in New Jersey
Photo description: Lead service line replacement in Trenton, NJ. Photo courtesy of Peter Kasabach and New Jersey Future. TRENTON, December 6, 2023 — Andy Kricun and Nicole Miller, JWW Steering Committee Co-Chairs state: “Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a nationwide requirement to eliminate lead service lines within the next ten years. Lead in… Continue reading EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule Reference the Work Happening in New Jersey