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The goal of a municipal stormwater ordinance should be to protect and improve water quality while mitigating flooding for the public health, safety and welfare of the community.    On June 10th, the West Windsor Township Council introduced a revised ordinance for Stormwater Management. I voted against the introduction of this municipal ordinance revision because I felt that the revisions were not strong enough.    If you would like to see stronger stormwater management rules put in place in West Windsor, there are two opportunities for you to make your voices heard:   Wednesday, June 19th, 6:30pm - The West Windsor Planning Board will be reviewing this ordinance. They can make recommendations to the Council and Township to amend the ordinance.   Monday, June 24th, 7:00pm - The West Windsor Township Council will hold a hearing on the ordinance, including a vote for adoption.   Both meetings will occur at the Municipal Building Complex, Room A (271 Clarksville Rd).   Please consider coming to either or both of these meetings and make your voice heard.   New Jersey’s residents face threats from the devastating impacts of extreme rainfall events which are expected to continue to intensify in their frequency and severity. The Inland Flood Protection Rule protects public safety by ensuring that areas at most significant risk are better defined and that new and reconstructed assets in these areas are designed and constructed using the best available climate-informed precipitation data. The ordinance revision was required following the adoption of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection's Inland Flood Protection Rule, effective July 17, 2023.     Details about how the ordinance could be improved can be found in the link below.

More great work from Kate Boicourt, WEDG and team! Wetlands are not only home to 40% of the world’s species, they are also critical to economies and provide natural protection from increasing storm and flood risks, which is why it is so important to advocate for wetland protection. A recent Supreme Court opinion may have removed protections from millions of acres of vital U.S. wetlands, and we could face some devastating consequences if we don’t push for stronger safeguards. Check out Environmental Defense Fund's analysis on wetlands nationwide that are at risk of losing protection: edf.org/wetlands

We should all applaud investment in systems designed to enhance our environment. However count the number of CSOs that discharge into the River Avon, then multiply this number by around a £1000 per outfall. I would confidently suggest that for a fraction of the cost of this scheme, the quality and health of this entire River, could be significantly enhanced using simple Flusher2 solutions. Improvement in upstream sewer catchment attenuation, and enhanced #preventativemaintenance will deliver significant results for a fraction of the cost of many of these capital projects. This opportunity can be fulfilled in months not years, and results determined and proven long before a major project has been constructed. We urge Wessex Water and other #waterutilities to consider the benefits of Flusher2 urgently, for the sake of our Rivers, Coastal Waters and our wider environment. project

Investment well made. Exactly what this area of Bath needs.

A recent Supreme Court decision may have removed federal protections from MILLIONS of acres of wetlands, leaving protections up to states. This could have detrimental impacts on our water, critical wildlife habitat, local economies and flood-prone communities. Wetlands are critical for flood risk reduction and one acre of wetlands can store up to 1.5 million gallons of floodwater. Learn more about America’s at-risk wetlands at  edf.org/wetlands and view Environmental Defense Fund's preliminary analysis of wetlands at risk of losing federal protections at https://bit.ly/48UPzV5

Here is information about the Water Environment Federation’s Stormwater Institute's National Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Needs Assessment Surveys https://ow.ly/G9hA30sACp9 and the ArcGIS Dashboard showing the results: ow.ly/bVE330sAn4o

FACT: Wetlands are home to 40% of the world’s species. They are also critical to economies and provide natural protection from increasing storm and flood risks. That’s why it is so important to advocate for wetland protection. A recent Supreme Court opinion may have removed protections from millions of acres of vital U.S. wetlands, and we could face some devastating consequences if we don’t push for stronger safeguards. Join us in a movement to spread the word. edf.org/wetlands A new preliminary analysis by Environmental Defense Fund looks at wetlands at risk of losing federal protections following a Supreme Court opinion. This opinion jeopardizes the health of millions of acres of U.S. wetlands – and now, we have an idea of just how big that impact could be. Learn more now 👉 https://bit.ly/48UPzV5 #CleanWaterAct #Wetlands #SackettvEPA #SupremeCourt #EnvironmentalProtection #Ecosystems

Here is information about the Water Environment Federation’s Stormwater Institute's National Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Needs Assessment Surveys https://ow.ly/pb7K30sAFZc and the ArcGIS Dashboard showing the results: ow.ly/bVE330sAn4o

What news have we been following? Read our July News To Us! This month's stories looks at recent threats to clean water in Michigan, including flooding, invasive species, and U.S. Supreme Court rulings. Read about what is being done in Michigan and the Huron River watershed in response to these challenges. Also included in this month’s edition are articles on safe foraging in Michigan and new land protection wins in the Huron River watershed. https://lnkd.in/erb_ZwVA

In honor of World River Day, here is an example of how MSE helps protect our beautiful Alaskan rivers 🌊 The glowing blue water shown here is the South Fork Eagle River and the muddy trench line is part of a project in Eagle River. In order to prevent project runoff filled with sediment from entering the waterway, and polluting this pristine river, MSE installed a silt fence. A silt fence is a temporary sediment control device installed at the edge of the disturbance to keep sediment from leaving the site. When properly installed, the silt fence is a great tool. Once the project has reached final stabilization and sediment runoff is no longer a concern, the silt fence can be removed! MSE is able to advise companies on the best ways to protect and prevent environmental issues during construction by creating personalized Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs). MSE can be responsible for implementing or providing the resources to install the Best Management Practices we suggest within the plan. #alaskarivers #worldriversday #SWPPP #AKCESCL #BMPs