NJ Celebrates Water Protection Award and Hosts Earth Week Family Event
Official: DEP to Cap Earth Week with Family- and Kid-Friendly Celebration at Liberty State Park in Jersey City on Saturday, April 26 (25/P019)
Reading: The document describes recognition of an existing sewerage and green infrastructure program at Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, affirming ongoing work to reduce combined sewer discharges and flooding rather than creating or expanding a new protection.
The state is celebrating this achievement during Earth Week with a family-friendly event at Liberty State Park in Jersey City on April 26, 2025.
In clear language
New Jersey's environmental agency is recognizing the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority for their work to reduce sewage overflows and flooding by improving sewers and adding green infrastructure like rain gardens. The state is celebrating this achievement during Earth Week with a family-friendly event at Liberty State Park in Jersey City on April 26, 2025.
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Who does this affect?
- Residents of Camden County who benefit from reduced sewage backups and flooding during heavy rains
- Families and children attending the Earth Week celebration at Liberty State Park
- Communities near combined sewer systems that overflow during storms
What can you do?
- Attend the family-friendly Earth Week celebration on April 26, 2025 at Liberty State Park in Jersey City
- Learn about green infrastructure projects in your area that reduce flooding and protect water quality
- Support local utilities' efforts to upgrade sewerage systems and implement green infrastructure in your community
Timeline
- April 26, 2025 - Earth Week celebration at Liberty State Park, Jersey City
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