The first of two updates on the progress being made toward addressing the problem of sewage overflows in New Jersey cities. It was written by New Jersey Future graduate intern Sarah Watson. The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission has signaled that it intends to go above and beyond the minimum requirements set in its new state… Continue reading Entering a New Era of New Jersey Urban Water Quality
Incorporating Green Infrastructure: The Time Is Now
@planning_guru’s tweets from the American Planning Association’s 2015 conference session on zoning for green infrastructure.
Raising Awareness of our Urban Water Infrastructure on #UndertheEarthDay
On April 22, we brought attention to New Jersey’s water infrastructure and green infrastructure projects with #UnderTheEarthDay and #NJWater
New Permits Should Spark Generational Community Investments
On March 12, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued final permits to the 25 cities and utilities that operate combined-sewer systems (CSSs), a first step to updating decrepit infrastructure, minimizing flooding and keeping raw sewage from reaching public waterways. The new permits require affected towns and sewer treatment authorities to create and adopt plans… Continue reading New Permits Should Spark Generational Community Investments