Episode 13: Stormwater Management in NJ and Citizen Stormwater Action

Graceanne and Avery welcome experts Steve and Chris back to the podcast to discuss how stormwater is managed by the state of NJ and how citizens can get involved in advocating for this issue in their own communities. Everyday actions from installing rain barrels to attending local town meetings can make a huge difference. 

Want to get involved with attending local town meetings? Join our Captains group, which gives citizens the tools to become advocates in their own communities: shorturl.at/gBO03 

For more information about NJ's MS4 system, the state's municipal stormwater regulation program, you can visit our website: https://www.savebarnegatbay.org/initiatives/understanding-njs-ms4-permit-a-guide-for-local-representatives/ 

Learn more about stormwater and how it affects the Bay: https://www.savebarnegatbay.org/initiatives/the-impact-of-stormwater-on-barnegat-bay/ 

Check out the Rutgers rain garden manual: http://water.rutgers.edu/Rain_Gardens/RGWebsite/misc/3_Planning_14-31.pdf