Watershed Institute Resource Center

A program of @theH2Oshed, we provide resources to promote the health & resiliency of NJ watersheds by strengthening, connecting, and mobilizing watershed groups

[Watershed Institute Resource Center @TheWSInstitute]

Join us on Friday, Sept. 13 for a full-day training with @KohnStrategies and @ConserveNJ to explore issues surrounding equity, race and inclusion.

Learn more and register at: https://t.co/OMp4rGYiIA

[Delaware River Basin Commission @DRBC1961]

#ThrowbackThursday to DRBC's 2013 Lower #DelawareRiver Freshwater Mussel Survey! Over 25,000 mussels of six diff. species were found; healthy populations of mussels mean better water quality, enriched habitat & a safer environment for recreation. Info: https://t.co/BLzpmZQLog

[Scott Fallon @NewsFallon]

NEWS
Paramus, NJ, will ban all plastic bags beginning Jan. 1 with no loophole on thickness.
Why is this one town a big deal?
Paramus is home to 4 malls, 100s of national chains & more retail per square mile than just about anyplace on Earth.
via @snoda11
https://t.co/Fn6KsZm0ve

[Watershed Institute Resource Center @TheWSInstitute]

Are you looking for a job in the environmental field? Check out our regional jobs board!

Recent listings include two watershed outreach positions at The Watershed Institute; a communications specialist with the Rutgers marine program; and much more.

https://t.co/MDFjlhleam

[Watershed Institute Resource Center @TheWSInstitute]

Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual NJ Watershed Conference 💧 The conference will be held at The Watershed Institute on Friday, Nov. 1st. Early bird registration prior to Oct. 11 is $35. Learn more and register: https://t.co/l4Onk0SiRJ

[Watershed Institute Resource Center @TheWSInstitute]

We're hiring! The Watershed Institute has *two* job openings, including for our Watershed Outreach Specialist, which means you'll be managing this Twitter account 😉 Learn more about this position and apply: https://t.co/qJndaENKze

@DelRivCoalition @JerseyWaterWrks @anjeeorg

[EnviroPolitics @EnviroPolitics]

Delaware firm awarded EPA funding to test technology for remediating PFAS in water https://t.co/QdvS2Akvk2 via @enviropolitics #enviropolitics #PFAS #drinkingwater

[Watershed Institute Resource Center @TheWSInstitute]

Join @ANJECtweets for a regional forum focused on reducing single-use #plasticwaste in Delaware River watershed communities. Learn & share best practices on education, ordinances & implementation. #PlasticFreeCommunities

7/23 at 7pm in Lambertville. RSVP: https://t.co/hDjF3bWUlf

[Watershed Institute Resource Center @TheWSInstitute]

Does your nonprofit have a small project grant idea to support watershed health in New Jersey? Apply for our 2019-2020 Small Grant Program for up to $8,500 in funding!

Letters of Inquiry are due on Aug. 2

Read more and access our LOI form: https://t.co/OovQnqQ6Yc

[Watershed Institute Resource Center @TheWSInstitute]

Our 2019-2020 Grant Cycle is currently open! An information webinar will be held 1-2pm on 7/23. RSVP: https://t.co/eh1bq5qNRX

This small grant program provides up to $8,500 for environmental nonprofits conducting work in NJ. For more information, visit: https://t.co/OovQnqQ6Yc

[Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed @DelRivCoalition]

The Save Our Seas Act 2.0 would incorporate the issue of preventing plastic from entering waterways into trade policy. It would also tackle barriers to plastic recycling and offer states low-interest loans to improve waste management: https://t.co/2ypktRxylx #PlasticFreeWatershed

[Watershed Institute Resource Center @TheWSInstitute]

Visit Lake Hopatcong Foundation's newly renovated headquarters now through Aug. 10 to check out the Smithsonian Institute's Water/Ways exhibition, which explores environmental, historical and cultural aspects of water. @ThisIsYourLake https://t.co/9Ebig4twh0

[New Jersey LCV @NJLCV]

When it rains, water runs across your lawn & street, picks up fertilizer & other pollutants & carries it to a stream, then to a lake, where those pollutants can cause a toxic algal bloom. #FloodDefenseNJ @RaritanHWaters @environewjersey

https://t.co/NDO4LgQQh7

[Watershed Institute Resource Center @TheWSInstitute]

Free webinar: Wild & Scenic Rivers program | 2-3pm, 7/24

Learn about how this national program protects outstanding waterways, and how your organization can advocate for designation of additional river miles. @MuskyWatershed @DelRivCoalition
Register: https://t.co/GTa6zoHeh5

[Watershed Institute Resource Center @TheWSInstitute]

A final EPA rule, set to take effect without public comment on July 26, grants political officials the authority to withhold documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act. A coalition of news media organizations responds: https://t.co/uals5B299b
https://t.co/CBlEcerdBb

[Scott Fallon @NewsFallon]

NEW
When Hoboken's plastic bag "ban" went into effect in Jan, customers were still able to carry their groceries home in — yes — plastic bags.
Language in many local ordinances allows stores to still provide plastic bags.
That may be changing:
https://t.co/SJG7OjpvJo

[NJ Env Lobby @NJEnvLobby]

"Everything you ever wanted to know about offshore wind but were afraid to ask..."

July 17 - Monmouth University
Registration now open!
Registration form attached.

[Scott Fallon @NewsFallon]

NEWS
@GovMurphy's administration sued DuPont, 3M, others today over toxic PFOA, PFOS chemicals in firefighting foam it sold to NJ fire departments.
This is the 3rd legal action taken by @NewJerseyOAG against the companies since March.
https://t.co/Rf3ZImbugW
via @northjersey

[Jersey Water Works @JerseyWaterWrks]

We're offering a free seminar this Thursday to walk you through applying for #greeninfrastructure financing from the NJ Water Bank! Register here: https://t.co/YaUIRGB8P6

#InfrastructureWeek #InfrastructureWeekNJ #BuildforTomorrow @njibank @NewJerseyDEP