The mission of the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust is to assist the people of New Jersey in achieving a cleaner and healthier environment by providing low-cost financing for the construction of environmental infrastructure projects that enhance and protect ground and surface water resources, ensure the safety of drinking water supplies, and make possible responsible and sustainable economic development. New Jersey enjoys a national reputation as a leader in innovative and effective environmental protection strategies. Among the innovations that have earned this reputation is the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust and its Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program.
New Jersey is rich in water resources.
Compared to many states, we enjoy abundant rainfall, giving rise to many beautiful streams, rivers and lakes. Our Atlantic coastline is the focus of the state. It provides recreation, helps shape our sense of identity, and makes a significant contribution to the state's economy. Yet at the same time, New Jersey is home to a great deal of industrial development, as well as some of the most densely populated land areas to be found anywhere in the world. This presents a special challenge as we work to foster personal and economic growth without allowing the inevitable waste products of a growing state to degrade the quality of our ground and surface waters.