TRENTON, March 8, 2022 — Jersey Water Works (JWW) Co-chairs Nicole Miller and Andy Kricun released the following statements on Governor Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Address: “Jersey Water Works is grateful for the Murphy administration’s commitment to making life more affordable for New Jersey residents,” said JWW Co-chair Nicole Miller. “Our shared goal of… Continue reading Jersey Water Works Statement on Governor Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Address
Topic: Paying for Water Infrastructure
A policy window of opportunity for water infrastructure action in New Jersey
New Jersey’s water is at a turning point, and on the first day of the 2021 Jersey Water Works (JWW) conference, speakers weren’t afraid to shy away from a strong message: As new federal funding for water infrastructure arrives, New Jersey can—and needs to—do better. Legacy water issues have plagued many communities for generations in… Continue reading A policy window of opportunity for water infrastructure action in New Jersey
Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for water infrastructure investments – Jersey Water Works members sign-on letter
On behalf of 50 Jersey Water Works member organizations, a letter was sent to Governor Murphy, Senate President Sweeney, and Speaker of the Assembly Coughlin on December 10. The letter urged them to allocate a significant portion of the state’s available American Rescue Plan Act “State Fiscal Recovery Fund” (SFRF) monies to support a generational… Continue reading Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for water infrastructure investments – Jersey Water Works members sign-on letter
Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for water infrastructure investments. Sign on by Dec. 9.
Note: Deadline to sign on extended to Monday, Dec. 13 COB In order to advance the shared goals of the Jersey Water Works collaborative, a letter has been drafted (see the link below) to Governor Murphy, Senate President Sweeney, and Speaker of the Assembly Coughlin urging them to allocate a significant portion of the state’s… Continue reading Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for water infrastructure investments. Sign on by Dec. 9.
NJ sets tougher standards for drinking water suppliers
Photo Credit: NJ Spotlight News Water filtration system Governor Murphy signed into law amendments to the Water Quality Accountability Act on Nov. 9. JWW co-chair Andy Kricun, Steering Committee member Rich Calbi, and members Dan Van Abs and Chris Sturm are quoted.
Statement from Jersey Water Works Co-Chairs on Historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
After much anticipation, Congress has passed the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. New Jersey is expected to receive $1 billion over five years to upgrade water infrastructure. This is significant news for the members of Jersey Water Works, who work together to transform water systems so they provide communities with clean water and waterways;… Continue reading Statement from Jersey Water Works Co-Chairs on Historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Register today for the Dec. 8-10 Jersey Water Works conference
Join us for an informative event at the Dec. 8-10 Jersey Water Works conference with our feature keynote speaker, Colette Pichon Battle. Together, let’s seize the moment to explore solutions to urgent health and climate risks, as well as ways that every community can access much-anticipated federal funding. Register today! When: Wednesday-Friday, Dec. 8-10 Sessions… Continue reading Register today for the Dec. 8-10 Jersey Water Works conference
Op-ed: We have the cash. It’s time to fix New Jersey’s water systems.
The American Rescue Plan has provided New Jersey state and local budgets with a surplus that can be used immediately to upgrade our failing water infrastructure, complete long-awaited health and safety improvements, and spur economic growth by ensuring that local contracting results in local jobs. The American Rescue Plan delivered a total of $10 billion… Continue reading Op-ed: We have the cash. It’s time to fix New Jersey’s water systems.
Jersey Water Works members connect to prioritize water infrastructure in this historic funding moment
Elected officials and community voices echoed the same sentiment: New Jerseyans must continue to work together to transform water infrastructure at this historic moment. For the seventh year in a row, Jersey Water Works (JWW) members met to explore “Different Perspectives, New Opportunities, and Win-Win Solutions” to New Jersey’s water challenges. The annual JWW Membership… Continue reading Jersey Water Works members connect to prioritize water infrastructure in this historic funding moment
Use billions from infrastructure deal, COVID-19 aid to fix water problems in poor communities, advocates urge
Photo Credit: Credit: (ChrisGoldNY via Creative Commons under CC BY-NC 2.0) Wastewater management plant in Newtown Creek, with the skyline of New York City in the background. Incoming Jersey Water Works co-chairs Andy Kricun, from Moonshot Missions & US Water Alliance, and Nicole Miller, from Newark DIG share their thoughts on this ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to… Continue reading Use billions from infrastructure deal, COVID-19 aid to fix water problems in poor communities, advocates urge