The emphasis at the Jersey Water Works membership meeting was on collaboration to accomplish the work, and on treating water wholistically as a resource, in all its forms.
Climate Change and Energy
Jersey Water Works Membership Meeting: Collaboration Is the Key
Thursday, July 28th, 2016New Jersey Future Trustee Receives NJUA Distinguished Service Award
Wednesday, July 13th, 2016New Jersey Future trustee Robert Iacullo, retired executive vice president of SUEZ North America, receives the New Jersey Utilities Association’s Distinguished Service Award.
New Jersey Future Wins National Award for Sandy Report
Thursday, June 23rd, 2016New Jersey Future’s post-Sandy recovery planning report “In Deep” wins a national floodplain management award.
New Jersey Future’s Teri Jover Named Sustainability Hero
Thursday, June 2nd, 2016A profile of New Jersey Future’s Teri Jover, who has been named Sustainable Jersey’s Sustainability Hero for June 2016.
Public-Interest Organizations Urge Commitment of Disaster Competition Award Funds to Regional Planning
Thursday, March 24th, 2016A group of public-interest organizations sent a joint letter to Gov. Christie urging him to commit National Disaster Resilience Competition award funds to regional resiliency planning initiatives.
Forum Roundup: Cities, Redevelopers Join Forces To Tackle Floodproofing, Sewer Upgrades
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016At the Redevelopment Forum, representatives from three cities detailed how they are engaging redevelopers in a number of ways to meet the challenge of flooding, aging infrastructure and climate change.
Happy Birthday, New Jersey State Plan!
Monday, March 7th, 2016The New Jersey State Redevelopment and Development Plan just turned 15. It’s working, but it needs to work better.
Would Buyouts Be Good for Flood-Prone Mystic Island?
Thursday, February 18th, 2016A public information session will review findings and recommendations from a study of the health impacts of a buyout program on Mystic Island’s residents, and on the community overall.
Bayside Flooding Highlights Inherent Vulnerability of Barrier Islands
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016Bayside flooding during winter storm Jonas highlights just how vulnerable New Jersey’s barrier islands are. ‘Soft defense’ measures seem to offer the most effective long-term approaches.
Workshop Focuses on Helping Coastal Communities Confront Climate Risks
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015An invitation-only workshop hosted by the Consensus Building Institute focused on helping coastal communities talk openly about options for reducing their vulnerability to climate threats.