The guidance provided gave her the confidence to contact her local government and watershed management committee. As a result, the resident has submitted a proposal to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection for a non-point source pollution 319 grant project. If funded, the Passaic River cleanup would be a multi-year effort. The Partnership helps growing communities protect their soil resources from erosion. The staff also review plans for stormwater control and issue permits.
Local inspectors check compliance to ensure natural resource conservation on development sites.