Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers

💥TAKE ACTION NOW! 💥

Sign on to our comment letter to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regarding their plans to reduce flooding and sewage overflows for the Middlesex County Utilities Authority and the City of Perth Amboy.

We’re urging NJDEP to:
✂️shorten implementation timelines - the 40-year timeline is unacceptable!
⏩prioritize the completion of green infrastructure projects within the next five years - GI is left to the end of the timeline in many cases, and can increase engagement by being added to projects earlier.
💰explore alternative forms of financing that can reduce costs and shorten the timeline with equity in mind
➕make additional recommendations on affordability, climate change, and equity

Read the full comment letter and sign on at tinyurl.com/SFsignon!

📝Sign on by noon ET, Monday, January 5.

Community voice plays a vital role in building awareness and implementing CSO solutions! As community members, YOU have the opportunity to make your voice heard on NJDEP’s proposed plan to reduce flooding and sewage overflows in your town! 🏙️

Attend and speak up at the NJDEP public hearing on Monday, December 8! This is our chance to ensure the plans are strict and effective before getting finalized. Visit the NJDEP website for more info - https://dep.nj.gov/dwq/combined-sewer-overflow/community-involvement/cso-public-hearings/ 🎤

Can’t attend? Submit comments in writing to NJDEP! ✍️The public comment period is open until January 5, 2026. Comments via email are also acceptable and can be sent to [email protected].

SFSR will also create a sign-on letter for organizations and individuals to take action. ✅ More information to come.

On November 6, SFSR attended the HEP 2025 Ripple Effects: Local Actions for Estuary-Wide Change Annual Conference. The event highlighted how small-scale projects play a pivotal role in shaping healthy watersheds. 🌀 Thank you to for hosting a day full of diverse activities, panels, and workshops!

Concerned about CSOs in your community?

Join the Camden-Gloucester-CCMUA Supplemental Team Meeting this evening, November 13 from 5:00-6:30pm at the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) and via Zoom.

The Supplemental Team meetings provide an open forum for residents, community-based organizations, and stakeholders to learn about ongoing efforts to reduce flooding, improve water quality, and guide long-term infrastructure investments in Camden and Gloucester City. 💧🌊🚰