New Jersey Future is excited to announce a new partnership with the New Jersey District of Key Club International and the District Project Steering Committee for the group’s service year project “Keeping the Garden State Green.”
Green Infrastructure
New Jersey Future Partners with the New Jersey District of Key Club International
Wednesday, October 14th, 2020Greening the Garden State: These Three Towns Show You How!
Tuesday, September 15th, 2020Green streets aren’t just for big cities like Philadelphia. They can help smaller cities like Camden and Hoboken and towns like Highland Park to meet flooding and stormwater challenges while providing community benefits.
New Jersey Future, New Jersey Builders Association release updated Developers Green Infrastructure Guide
Friday, June 5th, 2020New Jersey Future, in partnership with the New Jersey Builders Association, released the Developers Green Infrastructure Guide 2.0. The guide, specifically designed for the real estate sector including developers, builders, and their professional teams of engineers, landscape architects, planners, and architects, features detailed information and guidance on New Jersey’s amended stormwater rules.
It’s Official: NJDEP Amends State Stormwater Rules to Require Green Infrastructure
Wednesday, March 11th, 2020In a welcome and important step forward, long-awaited amendments to New Jersey’s stormwater management rules were published in the March 2, 2020 New Jersey Register. The new rule amendments, which take full effect March 2, 2021, require the use of green infrastructure.
Fight flooding and pollution with the updated Green Infrastructure Municipal Toolkit
Thursday, September 5th, 2019The award-winning Green Infrastructure Municipal Toolkit is perfect for community leaders who want to manage stormwater sustainably, reduce localized flooding, and improve water quality.
Green infrastructure resource wins national award
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019New Jersey Future’s Green Infrastructure Municipal Toolkit has been honored with an Excellence in Communications Award from the National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies (NAFSMA). This award celebrates outstanding communications projects that inform the public about flood awareness, pollution prevention, and environmental protection.
Stormwater Camp? Yes please!
Monday, August 26th, 2019Stormwater Camp, coordinated by Wallkill River Watershed Management Group and funded by New Jersey Future, is filled with field trips and hands-on activities designed to help campers understand the connection between rainfall, runoff, the rivers and lakes they love, the wildlife that surrounds them, and the water flowing into and out of their homes.
Build streets for everyone with this new model policy
Tuesday, August 13th, 2019NJDOT’s new model complete and green streets policy and guide provides practical guidance for municipalities, counties, and agencies to improve roads and the overall landscape.
Focus on Water for Infrastructure Week
Tuesday, May 21st, 2019Water infrastructure was the focus of New Jersey Future and Jersey Water Works’ participation in this year’s national Infrastructure Week.
At Convention, Builders Take Interest in Green Infrastructure
Wednesday, April 10th, 2019Builders at the Atlantic Builders Convention took a good deal of interest in best practices and benefits of green stormwater management techniques. Proposed new rules will require its use.