The Pinelands Protection Act appears to have been effective at steering growth within its jurisdiction, but we must remain vigilant to ensure that the area’s overall growth doesn’t degrade critical natural resources.
Water and Sewer
Regional Planning in the Pinelands: Well-Directed Growth, but What Effect on Natural Resources?
Thursday, April 11th, 2013Getting New Jersey Ready To Welcome Green Infrastructure
Monday, March 11th, 2013A new report looks at the regulatory and legislative barriers to widespread adoption of green infrastructure for stormwater management in New Jersey.
Forum Roundup: The Shaky State of Our Infrastructure
Monday, March 4th, 2013The billions needed to upgrade New Jersey’s infrastructure will climb even higher in wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Rescheduled Conference Brings Together New Jersey’s Planning Leaders
Thursday, January 24th, 2013The rescheduled American Planning Association-New Jersey Chapter conference offers several opportunities to learn about initiatives and policies that can help encourage wise development in the Garden State.
The Jersey Shore: How To Protect a Treasured Asset?
Friday, November 2nd, 2012The Jersey Shore is one of the state’s most treasured assets: people live there, vacation there, and work there, and the region is a significant driver of New Jersey’s economic growth. But we must rebuild it in different ways in order for it to survive severe weather events such as Hurricane Sandy. Here are just some of the critical questions that must be addressed at all levels if we’re going to make the Shore a more resilient, more sustainable place.
New Jersey State Plan Update Back On Track
Friday, August 3rd, 2012The process that will lead to adoption of the State Strategic Plan is moving forward once again, with a final public hearing now scheduled.
New Sewer Service Maps Will Support Responsible Development, Water Protection
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012Updated Sewer Service Area maps have been filed with the DEP from all 21 New Jersey counties, representing a milestone in providing guidance for responsible development in the state.
Tangible Progress on Long-Awaited Sewer Service Area Updates
Thursday, May 31st, 2012Somerset County’s Future Wastewater Service Area maps have now been posted for public notice, making it the third county to do so. Four other counties have submitted maps that should be posted soon, and 11 more counties are expected to submit maps by a July 15, 2012, deadline.
Milestone No. 2: Ocean County’s Proposed Wastewater Service Areas Published for Review
Thursday, May 24th, 2012Ocean is the second county to near adoption of an updated sewer service area under the 2008 Water Quality Management Plan rule. Its proposed Future Wastewater Service Area map was posted May 21.
Milestone: Camden County’s Proposed Wastewater Service Areas Published for Review
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012Camden is the first county to near adoption of an updated sewer service area under the 2008 Water Quality Management Plan rule. Its proposed Future Wastewater Service Area map was posted April 16.