Civic Story

How New Jersey Prioritizes Green Stormwater Projects in Marginalized Communities

As temperatures rise, flooding hits low-income communities the hardest. Here's how New Jersey is trying to lessen the impacts. In…

4 years ago

How New Jersey is empowering students to become “River-Friendly”

New Jersey's River-Friendly School program teaches kids about our most valuable resource - water. In Readington Township, New Jersey, two…

4 years ago

How the Garden State has prioritized water & ecological diversity despite threats from civilization

New Jersey may be known for its highways, beaches, and dense population—but it’s also remarkably ecologically diverse. With 800,000 acres…

4 years ago

To watch: 6 Green Public Art Projects Popping up in Camden Soon for “A New View”

A project aiming to place large-scale public art in six blighted lots throughout the city announced its eight finalists. If…

4 years ago

$72,000 Grant Will Help South Jersey Become More Bike & Pedestrian-Friendly

With Connect 2020, Collingswood and Haddon Township are gathering public feedback to determine how to facilitate biking and walking between…

4 years ago

Why Maya Van Rossum continues her push for a New Jersey—and National—Green Amendment

As the battle against a proposed natural gas pipeline in Pennsylvania and New Jersey heads to the U.S. Supreme Court,…

4 years ago

Tom Marchetty’s “New View” for a Sustainable Space in Camden

Entrepreneur Tom Marchetty pours his passion for history, reuse, and innovation into sustainably made furniture. Now, as the finalist in…

4 years ago

The Key to Camden’s Climate Resiliency? More and Better Parks

The Trust for Public Land is using tons of data thanks to a new tool, combined with community input, to…

4 years ago

Meet UrbanPromise’s 3 Young River Stewards

Camden high schoolers share their experiences caring for and exploring the Cooper River--and the impact it’s had on their lives. …

4 years ago