JANUARY 2026

WATER PAGES eNEWSLETTER

May every day of the new year inspire you to grow!

Happy New Year!

~ Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program ~

As we take a moment to reflect on the dynamic year of 2025, filled with both challenges and triumphs, we are excited about working with you and our project partners to make an even greater and more meaningful impact in 2026!

DID YOU REGISTER?

Become a leader, become a

Green Infrastructure Champion in 2026!

It's not too late!

Classes start Friday, January 9, 2026

The 2026 Green Infrastructure Champions Training Program will be offered every other Friday from 10AM to 12NOON starting January 9, 2026!

All sessions for the 2026 training program will be offered via an online format for FREE.

Attendance at a minimum of five (5) classes is needed for certification.

Registration is required and OPEN at water.rutgers.edu!

Here is what we can offer as part of the program:

• Training on green infrastructure planning and implementation
• Networking opportunities with other Green Infrastructure Champions for mutual support
• Assistance with grant writing

2026 Training Program Class Schedule:

1. How to identify green infrastructure projects in your town (January 9)
2. Moving from planning to implementation of green infrastructure (January 23)
3. Maintaining green infrastructure practices/projects (February 6)
4. Stormwater management regulations, policies, and ordinances (February 20)
5. Green infrastructure planning and implementation for Sustainable Jersey points (March 6)
6. Green infrastructure projects for targeted audiences (March 20)
7. How to design and build a rain garden (April 3)
8. Retrofitting traditional detention basins with green infrastructure (April 17)
9. Developing green infrastructure master plans for an entire site or neighborhood (May 1)
10. Using green infrastructure to promote climate resiliency (May 15)



REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!