Municipal Options for Stormwater Management
Stormwater is precipitation that falls as rain, snow, sleet or hail. Stormwater is best understood in terms of water cycle. Under natural…Site Plan/Subdivision Review: Environmental Analysis
The State of New Jersey has given the primary responsibility for how its land will be used to its 566 municipalities. The…Septic Systems, Clean Water and Your Municipality
Septic systems treat and dispose of household wastewater (water from sinks, tubs, toilets, washers, etc.) on individual lots where sewers are not…Protecting Our Streams
New Jersey’s streams and rivers are the source of our drinking water, scenic beauty, recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat. Stream systems, generally…A Handbook for Public Financing of Open Space in New Jersey
The New Jersey Field Office of the Trust for Public Land (TPL) published the first edition of the Handbook for Public Financing…Pathways For The Garden State: A Local Government Guide To Planning Walkable, Bikeable Communities
Pathways for the Garden State is a practical handbook about how to plan bikeways and walkways. It’s intended not only for environmental…Open Space Plan
An open space plan in a comprehensive document that serves as a guide for open space protection and preservation in a municipality,…Open Space Is a Good Investment
The Financial Argument for Open Space Preservation In New Jersey, open space can be a breathtaking view from a mountaintop in Sussex…The Environmental Resource Inventory: ERI
The Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI), or Index of Natural Resources, is a compilation of text, tables, maps and other visual information about…Be informed! click here to sign up for the ANJEC newsletter