A number of initiatives addressing litter and water pollution as defined bellow and highlight those actions being taken in overburdened communities
NJDEP Environmental Justice Action Plan
The NJDEP Office of Environmental Justice released and Environmental Justice Action Plan in December 2025. This plan lays the groundwork to improve environmental and public health outcomes in NJ’s overburdened communities by engaging all programs within the NJDEP. More information about the plan is available here.
Sewage Free Streets & Rivers
Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers is a campaign and coalition encouraging solutions to sewer overflows into rivers and dirty wastewater flooding into streets and homes through collaboration with community and statewide organizations.
Adopt a Catch Basin- Help prevent Flooding
By adopting a catch basin, residents can help to beautify their neighborhood, reduce localized flooding, and help stop litter and debris from entering the stormwater infrastructure and waterways. Below are some programs that NJ municipalities are participating in
- NJ Adopt a Drain program – About the Program
Participating Communities
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- Berkeley Heights
- Hackensack
- Highland Park
- Moorestown
- Morris Township
- Plainsboro
- Princeton
- Stafford Township
- Summit
- Westfield
- Westwood