Runoff water from storms needs to be clean of debris and pollutants so that drinking water and waterways are clean for all. This can be achieved by appropriate Stormwater Management. In March 2020, The Department of Environmental Protection formally adopted groundbreaking amendments to the state’s stormwater management rules to better protect water quality by reducing polluted runoff through implementation of required green infrastructure technologies for major developments. As of March 2021 all municipalities must adopt new stormwater management ordinances to incorporate these changes.
RESOURCES: Model Ordinance (NJ DEP model ordinance) Enhanced Model Ordinance (Watershed Institute)ANJEC Informational Sheets:
- ABC’s of Stormwater
- NJDEP Stormwater Regulations and Programs
- Clean Water for Our Town
- Flood Preparation and Response
ANJEC Resource Papers:
- Municipal Options for Stormwater Managaement
- Long Term Control Plans, Stream Daylighting and Combined Sewer Overflow programs
- Green Infrastructure Design and Options
Web Resources: