The Initiative, a joint program of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy (EJB) and the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS), partners with other Rutgers schools, centers and programs to ensure the best contributions from the sciences, planning and policy. The Initiative conducts conferences and topical workshops, provides technical assistance, […]
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences collaborate through the Initiative for “science informing planning and policy” for a more sustainable Raritan River, basin and bay. The Initiative conducts an annual conference, topical workshops, provides technical assistance, conducts periodic graduate planning studios, and develops […]
Climate studies indicate that the effects of climate change will be detrimental to the Raritan region and may include more extreme weather including more flooding and drought. Climate change and associated weather events will risk significant impacts on the Raritan’s natural resources, built infrastructure and populations. Our resiliency efforts include public engagement and preparedness planning. […]
This project examined the flood mitigation plans of the seven counties in the Raritan River watershed to better understand local government flood mitigation planning in the region. The study examines how county agencies analyze flood risks and mitigation strategies at the watershed level, the challenges that hazard mitigation planners face when thinking and acting at […]
Stormwater runoff, effluent from wastewater treatment plants, historic contamination from previously operating industrial facilities, and some discharges from facilities currently in operation threaten the overall health of the watershed. In this area we focus on educating stakeholders on the need to adopt best management practices for stormwater quality and quantity management, and for mitigating point […]
The Rutgers Raritan River Consortium (R3C) is comprised of multiple schools, programs and departments of Rutgers University that have joined together to develop and leverage resources and capabilities to advance university-based educational programming and research as well as improvements in planning, policy and decision-making for a more sustainable Raritan. We are organized as a “virtual” […]
The Sustainable Raritan River Initiative works with its watershed partners on key issues, originally outlined in the Sustainable Raritan River Action Plan. Click on the links to learn more about our work and the work of our partners in these areas. Water quality, management of stormwater and reinvestment in infrastructure – Stormwater runoff, effluent from […]
By facilitating collaboration among Rutgers faculty, staff and students and engaging the greater Raritan community of businesses, municipalities, NGOs and other Raritan stakeholders, we bring the university’s resources to bear to address concerns for the Raritan. Our Mission To utilize Rutgers’ proximity to the Raritan and its environs to inform university-based education, research and scholarship; […]
Given the COVID-19 emergency and its disruption to the lives of so many members of Raritan River Basin communities, and out of an abundance of caution and in keeping with Rutgers University actions, we are cancelling the 2020 Sustainable Raritan River Conference and Awards Ceremony originally scheduled for Friday, June 12. We are determined to […]
Almost 37% of the Raritan Basin has been identified as critical habitat but less than half of that has some level of protection from development. Our effort is focused on habitat and biodiversity protection and restoration trough property maintenance and management of preserved open space and important estuarine areas. Reports and Links White Paper: Stewardship […]
