"As a longtime participant in the Sustainable Jersey program, Hillsborough is committed to implementing projects that demonstrate how thoughtful planning can improve both our environment and quality of life," said Ball, the assistant planner and sustainability program manager. #sjgrants

Hillsborough Receives Sustainable Jersey Grant For Willow Road Study

The $2,000 grant will fund a green infrastructure feasibility study on township open space.

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SustainableEHC and Sustainable Jersey recently co-hosted a virtual presentation to share findings from Egg Harbor City’s Climate Change-Related Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (CCRHVA) and hear from residents. Read more about the assessment and community discussion!

Sustainable Jersey partners with EHC to mitigate climate change effects

SustainableEHC and Sustainable Jersey completed a vulnerability assessment showing how Egg Harbor City’s environment and infrastructure face threats from climate change. Solutions such as permeable pa...

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💚Thank you for a great article Kelly Ball and Cape May Magazine! 💚 capemaymag.com/this-is-cape...

A Better Tomorrow, One School at a Time - Cape May Magazine

Although recent federal cuts to, even elimination of, some programs and funding that safeguard longstanding bipartisan environmental protections is sobering, fortunately New Jerseyans enjoy state-leve...

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This week Sustainable Jersey staff are busy reviewing school certification applications. We love this photo submitted by Cedar Creek HS in the Greater Egg Harbor School District as part of their documentation for the Sustainable Jersey for Schools action, Onsite Renewable Generation System – Solar.

What happens to surplus food in school cafeterias? In Metuchen Public Schools, it's helping feed the community instead of ending up in a landfill. www.sustainablejersey.com/news/newslet... #SustainableNJ #SustainabilityInAction #FoodRecovery

Stafford Township is strengthening coastal resilience with better local flood monitoring. Read more: www.sustainablejersey.com/news/newslet... Grants: www.sustainablejersey.com/grants/susta...

This week, the Sustainable Jersey team was on-site in West Windsor Township filming a video on the benefits of a free home energy assessment, as part of the Township’s newly launched residential energy saving campaign. energyoutreachnj.com/westwindsor #PartnersInEnergyEfficiency

Read the Sustainable Jersey newsletter: conta.cc/4aBYs9u The latest Sustainability in Action newsletter highlights inspiring local success stories, including:

NEWS: Sustainable Jersey Awards More Than $300,000 in Grants to 56 Municipalities and Schools; PSEG Foundation funding supports environmental education, climate resilience, green infrastructure, food waste reduction, and community engagement projects across 16 counties bit.ly/News_SJGrant...

“Whether it’s a rain garden, a composting program, or a municipal efficiency project, these initiatives do more than address local challenges—they help communities discover what’s possible when people work together to create lasting change.” Randy Solomon, Sustainable Jersey #sjgrants

Big news today—it's grant announcement day! We're excited to reveal the 56 schools and municipalities receiving a Sustainable Jersey grant funded by the PSEG Foundation. #sjgrants @psegdelivers.bsky.social

Join Sustainable Jersey at the 2026 NJ Planning & Redevelopment Conference! Our Policy & Planning team will be sharing insights on complete streets and climate resilience: June 11 : 🔴Learn more: site.pheedloop.com/event/njprc2... June 12 : 🔴Learn more: site.pheedloop.com/event/njprc2...

New Sustainability Hero: Congratulations Shaina Brenner! 🟢Read more: bit.ly/SJ_Hero_June... #SJHero #SJGrants

🐟🐠🦈 About a dozen sixth-graders from Reading-Fleming Intermediate School released more than 70 rainbow trout into the South Branch of the Raritan River. The release was the culminating activity of Trout in the Classroom supported by a Sustainable Jersey grant. #SJgrants

Flemington Students Release 70 Trout Into Raritan River After 7 Months Raising Them

The Reading-Fleming Intermediate School program combined science, art and pen pals, and produced a student favorite named Pikachu.

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“We are thrilled with the new trees,” said Cecilia Birge, Principal at Princeton High School. #njtreesforschools @njdep.bsky.social This effort was possible due to a $92,125 grant from Trees for Schools. www.tapinto.net/towns/prince...

Princeton School District Plants 90 Trees Across Six Campuses

The school district has been working hard to plant 90 trees across six school campuses. The district planted eighteen different species of trees, including mapl

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How can NJ better protect unhoused communities during extreme heat events? Join the IAC & HCDNNJ on June 3 (11 am–12 pm EST) for Extreme Heat and Protecting New Jersey’s Unhoused. Learn more and register: dep.nj.gov/heat-unhoused/ #ExtremeHeat #ClimateResilience #NJClimate

NEWS: Sustainable Jersey has launched the Success Stories Contest with funding support from the PSEG Foundation! Read more: bit.ly/News_Success... Information Session: Register: bit.ly/SJSuccessSto... Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @psegdelivers.bsky.social

New Sustainability Hero: Congratulations Doug Sullivan! Read more: bit.ly/SJ_Hero_May2... For more than a decade, Doug has been at the forefront of sustainability efforts in New Providence, guiding the Borough’s green initiatives. #sjhero #sjgrants

Registration is officially closed for the 2026 #NJSustainabilitySummit—tickets are sold out! We’re thrilled by record-breaking interest and can’t wait to welcome over 700 attendees on May 15. Sustainability session presentations will be posted on our website after the event. #SoldOut

"Community energy planning is how communities work together to choose and carry out actions that reduce emissions. Somerville’s CEP is being developed through the Sustainable Jersey Grant program." #SJgrants

Somerville Community Energy Plan Making Progress in Advance of Public Meeting

The Borough of Somerville, with support from the Environmental Commission and T&M Associates, will present preliminary work for the Community Energy Plan (CEP) at the upcoming Borough Council...

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At the #NJSustainabilitySummit, the session “Brave New World: Navigating the Age of AI, Misinformation & Media Overload” will explore how AI is reshaping the information landscape and what communities, schools, and leaders can do to strengthen critical thinking. bit.ly/NJSustainabi...

At this year’s Summit, visit the EV Ride & Drive and Fleet Showcase hosted by DEP. Test drive the latest electric vehicles from regional dealers and explore medium- and heavy-duty EV technology with the NJ Clean Cities Coalition. Learn more: bit.ly/NJSustainabi...

Introduction to Charging Smart: How Local Governments Can Foster Electric Vehicle Deployment Join us on April 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm for an introduction to Energy Ready's Charging Smart technical assistance and national designation program! 🔴Register here: ow.ly/gJVo50YEml3

Calling all schools, school districts, and school green teams! The #NJSustainabilitySummit is a chance to connect with educators and sustainability leaders from across NJ and walk away with practical ideas you can bring back to your school. bit.ly/NJSustainabi... bit.ly/NJSummitSess...

Networking is one of the biggest reasons people love the #NJSustainabilitySummit. After the day’s sessions wrap up, keep the conversations going at our Post-Summit Happy Hour at Bar Bella’s indoor and outdoor lounges at Bell Works. Learn more: bit.ly/NJSustainabi...

EZ Ride hosts a monthly webinar series designed for EV enthusiasts, offering guidance on overcoming technical and installation challenges while providing insights from early adopters and EV charging pioneers across NJ. Register here: tinyurl.com/WheelsWatts #Wheels&Watts #EZRide #EVs

New Sustainability Hero: Congratulations Dr. Michael Atzbi! Read more: bit.ly/SJ_Hero_Apr2... Dr. Atzbi is the Supervisor of Science and District Green Team Chair at the Woodbridge Township School District.

The NJ Sustainability Summit returns May 15 to Bell Works— the iconic former Bell Labs building and filming location for the Apple TV+ series Severance. With atrium views, easy access from the GSP, Bell Works creates the perfect backdrop for big ideas. bit.ly/NJSustainabi... @bellworks.bsky.social

On May 15, more than 600 sustainability leaders will gather at Bell Works to share practical strategies, exchange ideas, and advance local sustainability efforts across New Jersey. Don’t watch progress from the sidelines. Leave your FOMO at home. Spring ahead with us. bit.ly/NJSustainabi...

NEWS: bit.ly/News_NJEAGra... We’re proud to announce that $180,000 in grants has been awarded to 38 NJ public schools and districts through grants funded by the New Jersey Education Association. Congratulations to the grant recipients! #SustainableJersey #NJEA #SustainabilityEducation #NJSchools