We need to begin the difficult conversation about how to accommodate rising sea levels and future severe storms, if we’re going to be ready for the next Sandy.
Archive for October, 2014
Preparing for the Next Sandy Requires Facing Hard Facts
Tuesday, October 28th, 2014Water Infrastructure Funds: An Opportunity To Make Communities More Resilient
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014The New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust’s plan for its revolving funds must be improved if the funds are to enhance resilience to extreme weather.
Community Meeting Brings Assunpink “Daylighting” to the Light of Day
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014A community meeting in Trenton about the Assunpink Creek daylighting project highlighted safety and access concerns and yielded a wealth of suggestions.
Creating a Model for Statewide, Nationwide Innovation
Thursday, October 16th, 2014Lynn Broaddus of The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread discusses how New Jersey can become a model for communities nationally in addressing its water systems, in the final installment of Inspiring Solutions.
Innovative Initiatives Can Lead the Way
Thursday, October 9th, 2014Anthony Perno from Cooper’s Ferry Partnership explains how a lot of small projects by residents and community groups have made a large impact in addressing Camden’s water woes.
Princeton Is First New Jersey Community To Earn WHO ‘Age-Friendly’ Designation
Monday, October 6th, 2014Princeton has earned the World Health Organization’s age-friendly communities designation, the first municipality in New Jersey to receive the honor.
Remembering John Sheridan
Friday, October 3rd, 2014A tribute to former New Jersey Future trustee John Sheridan.
Time To Make Some Noise
Thursday, October 2nd, 2014NY/NJ Baykeeper Debbie Mans makes the case that green infrastructure can help address CSO problems while providing recreational access to our parks and waterways, in this next installment from Inspiring Solutions.