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RU on the Raritan Conference – 8th Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony
RU on the Raritan Conference Exploring an agenda for Rutgers’ stewardship of the Raritan River, basin and bay Friday, June 10, 2016, Douglass Student Center, New Brunswick, NJ 8th Annual Sustainable Raritan River Conference In celebration of Rutgers University's 250th Anniversary, the conference showcased efforts of Rutgers' faculty, staff and...
Two States: One Bay Conference Summary is Available
The Two States: One Bay conference, convened on June 12, 2015 by the Sustainable Raritan River Initiative and the New York-New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program, brought together more than 200 representatives from federal, state and local governments, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and businesses to focus on Raritan Bay. During...
Herb and Lathrop to Co-Lead the Sustainable Raritan River Initiative
Dr. Richard Lathrop from the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and Jeanne Herb from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy have been named co‑leaders of the Sustainable Raritan River Initiative, which is a joint program of the two schools. A professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources, Dr....
Fixing Flooding: One Community at a Time Workshop
The Sustainable Raritan River Initiative is co-sponsored this workshop on flooding and green infrastructure. The purpose of the program was to educate and engage stakeholders in addressing the impacts of stormwater runoff from impervious cover. The workshop acknowledged on-going efforts by members of the Sustainable Raritan River Collaborative and...
Signs and Symptoms: Pandemic Preparedness for Transit Systems
The transit environment, with large numbers of people in close contact with one another, can facilitate the spread of disease between individuals and places. By incorporating the knowledge and best practices of doctors, epidemiologists, and several of the nation’s foremost transit organizations, this training curriculum, developed with US Department of...
Healthier New Brunswick – Downtown Park Options & Use Studio
Dr. Karen Lowrie, in collaboration with Dr. Maria Pellerano, conducted a Fall 2015 graduate planning studio focused on the health impacts of a proposed park at the site of the Wolfson Parking Deck on Neilson Street in downtown New Brunswick. Access the studio final presentation, report and poster here. Contact Dr. Lowrie for more information.
Rick Lathrop to hold new Johnson Family Chair and co-lead Sustainable Raritan River Initiative
The Rutgers Board of Governors has appointed Richard G. Lathrop Jr., professor of environmental monitoring at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, as the inaugural holder of the new Johnson Family Chair in Water Resources and Watershed Ecology. The announcement of the endowed chair and Lathrop’s appointment to a five-year term was made at...
Dr. Judy Shaw Retires
Please join us in extending best wishes to Dr. Judy Shaw, who is retiring from Rutgers' Bloustein School and the Sustainable Raritan River Initiative at the end of this year. Judy was one of the founding members and a tireless leader of the Sustainable Raritan River Initiative since its inception in 2009. Judy’s enthusiasm and seemingly boundless energy...
South Branch Interactive Trail Map
Brayden Donnelly, a rising junior at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, has immersed himself in the Raritan River Water Trail Project through the 4-credit Raritan Scholar internship program taught by Cook College professor Daniel Van Abs. Working with Lauren Theis, Raritan Headwaters Association's director of education, the 21-year-old Freehold resident...
Climate Resilient Green Infrastructure for the Raritan Basin
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Climate Resilient Green Infrastructure project will lay the foundation to reduce future flooding impacts from impervious surfaces, improve water quality, enhance wildlife habitat, and increase resiliency. Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Station (NJAES) Water Resources Program will conduct impervious cover...
Recent Products
Indoor air quality in green buildings: A case-study in a residential high-rise building in the northeastern US.
Improved indoor air quality (IAQ) is one of the critical components of green building design. Green building tax credit (e.g., New York State Green Building Tax Credit (GBTC)) and certification programs (e.g., Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED))...
Managing Heat Waves in Affordable Housing – Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA)
More prevalent heat waves due to climate change are adversely affecting those who live in affordable housing. This is especially true for young, old, and disabled residents who may be physically frail and have limited mobility and access to information, as well as low...
The Role of Buildings in Climate Adaptation. Climate Change Preparedness in New Jersey
The Rutgers Center for Green Building (RCGB) has partnered with the New Jersey Climate Adaptation Alliance (NJCAA) to assist in NJCAA’s development of a set of recommendations to further the State’s climate change preparedness in the buildings sector. RCGB is a...
EAC Director and Interim Dean Michael R. Greenberg publishes new book making connections between urban planning and public health
Michael R. Greenberg wears many hats at the Bloustein School. Besides serving as Interim Dean, Dr. Greenberg is a Distinguished Professor and Director of the Environmental Analysis and Communications Group. Along with co-author Bloustein Associate Dean and Professor...