The plan directs the third round of federal Sandy relief funds toward housing needs and for implementation of two of the winning Rebuild By Design resiliency projects.
Water Infrastructure
Plan Released for Third Round of Federal Sandy Funds
Friday, December 19th, 2014New Jersey Lags Behind in Some Key Real Estate Trends
Friday, December 12th, 2014New Jersey is well positioned to take advantage of some emerging real-estate trends outlined in a new report, but risks its competitiveness by lagging in others.
Opinion: We Can’t Afford the Price We Pay for Cheap Water
Wednesday, December 10th, 2014The cost of our drinking water is too low to cover the cost of upgrading the pipes and systems that deliver it to us.
Water 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.
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.
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.
Stormwater Utilities: A Tool for Managing Rainwater Runoff
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014A new report examines the need for stormwater utilities, how they are structured in other states, and how New Jersey communities could take advantage of them.
Report: Prompt Action Is Needed for Best-Practices Upgrade of New Jersey’s Urban Water Infrastructure
Tuesday, September 9th, 2014The report from a May convening stresses the need for prompt action on best-practices upgrades to New Jersey’s urban water systems.
Creating a Voice for the Voiceless in a Changing Urban Climate
Thursday, September 4th, 2014In this next installment from Inspiring Solutions, environmental justice organizer Kim Gaddy explains how green infrastructure can improve the long-term health of New Jersey’s cities and their residents.