Water workforce cohort touring Veolia’s Oak Street Facility in Bayonne, NJ. Photo courtesy of Hudson County Community College and New Jersey Future. Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has successfully concluded its first Water Workforce Utility Pilot Project. The 8-week paid program for adults aims to develop a skilled workforce for the water industry in New… Continue reading Water Workforce Pilot Program at HCCC Graduates First Cohort
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
Stormwater Utility Information Forum Hosted by Members of Jersey Water Works
Is your municipality interested in learning more about stormwater utilities? From June to November 2023, members of the Jersey Water Works Stormwater Utility subcommittee organized a series of informational forums for utility leaders, government stormwater managers, municipal and county representatives, and elected officials. Dedicated stormwater utility experts and peers in the industry shared insights with… Continue reading Stormwater Utility Information Forum Hosted by Members of Jersey Water Works
A Visual Interpretation of Community Engagement: Artists inspire conversations via a comic book
Photo courtesy of Rediet Mereke and Ana Camacho-Lozada, coLAB Arts. Art can inspire conversations, activate imagination, and foster connections. Artists make ideas visual. Where does the artist belong in a space of water conversation? Who is creating a metaphor to understand the importance of connecting to the environment? How can we incorporate art as a… Continue reading A Visual Interpretation of Community Engagement: Artists inspire conversations via a comic book
A Multi-Lingual Approach: Spanish Language Green Infrastructure Workshop Hosted by Sustainable Princeton and The Watershed Institute
Photo credit: Lucia Middleton, The Watershed Institute For the first time ever, Sustainable Princeton and The Watershed Institute hosted a green infrastructure workshop entirely in Spanish. Green infrastructure is an increasingly important landscaping practice in New Jersey, especially with the new Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and the increased flood risk that New Jerseyans… Continue reading A Multi-Lingual Approach: Spanish Language Green Infrastructure Workshop Hosted by Sustainable Princeton and The Watershed Institute
Water Cycle Series Part 2: Where does your Drinking Water come from? Where does your Waste Water go?
Image Source: One Water Cycle graphic provided by Brown and Caldwell, © 2020 Brown and Caldwell. All rights reserved. Water Cycle Series: From rainfall to drinking water systems, this series will explore how the natural and built environment impact the water cycle. This entry is the first in a series of blogs to highlight the… Continue reading Water Cycle Series Part 2: Where does your Drinking Water come from? Where does your Waste Water go?
Water Workforce Pilot Program Launches at Hudson County Community College
Hudson County Community College will launch the New Jersey Water Workforce Development Initiative pilot program to educate, train, and place graduates into employment opportunities within the water sector. Collaborative partners, such as Bank of America, New Jersey Future, Veolia, New Jersey Water Association, New Jersey Utility Association, and members of Jersey Water Works, shared their… Continue reading Water Workforce Pilot Program Launches at Hudson County Community College
Water Cycle Series Part 1: What is a Watershed?
Water Cycle Series: From rainfall to drinking water systems, this series will explore how the natural and built environment impact the water cycle. This entry is the first in a series of blogs to highlight the interconnectedness of water systems. Please follow along as we explore watersheds, drinking and wastewater systems, and the role we… Continue reading Water Cycle Series Part 1: What is a Watershed?
First Ever Joint Membership Meeting Held by Jersey Water Works & Lead-Free New Jersey
From left to right: Rick Dovey, Atlantic County Utilities Authority; Anthony Diaz, Newark Water Coalition; Kelvin Boddy, Housing and Community Development Network of NJ; Debbie Mans, TWENTY TWENTY public affairs; Christopher C. Obropta, Ph.D., P.E., Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program; Nicole Miller, MnM Consulting. Photo courtesy of Alyssa Zabinski, New Jersey Future. “One thing… Continue reading First Ever Joint Membership Meeting Held by Jersey Water Works & Lead-Free New Jersey
Important Information and Parking Details: Membership Meeting, July 12
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Jersey Water Works and Lead-Free NJ Joint Membership Meeting: Wednesday, July 12. Meeting Location: Rutgers University, New Brunswick College Avenue Student Center 126 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Doors open at 8:30 a.m., and the meeting starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast and lunch is… Continue reading Important Information and Parking Details: Membership Meeting, July 12