Monthly Archives: November 2012

Ten Days After Sandy, Millions of Gallons of Raw Sewage Continue To Flow Into NJ Rivers From Knocked Out Sewage Treatment Plants

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

“EPA has been working very very hard  on the sewage treatment plant problems    we are [at] the facilities, brought in an epa staffer from texas who worked on dewatering the new orleans potw, etc etc etc”  ~~~ High level … Continue reading →

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Christie Abdication: DEP Commissioner Martin Waives Rules for Rebuilding Wiped Out Infrastructure

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

[Update #2 – 11/11/12: Todd Bates at Asbury Park Press writes the story:  Government rebuilds with little regard for next storm] Update #1 – 11/7/12: Tom Johnson at NJ Spotlight writes the story:  State Agency Waives Environmental Rules to Speed Rebuilding After Storm. I found … Continue reading →

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This is What A Real and Caring Response Looks Like

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

The Hope and Spirit of the New Deal Embodied in the Occupy Movement [Update: 11/9/12 – for those looking to help out, see this for good contact info:  Support Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts in NYC, NJ – end] Yesterday, I came … Continue reading →

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Leadership Matters – How DEP Buried Report on Coastal Storm Risks

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

DEP Neutered Its Own Coastal Management Professionals and Programs Climate Adaptation Work Like the Proverbial Tree Falling in the Forest Commissioner Martin should be called before legislative oversight hearings During a hike in the woods yesterday, I got a call … Continue reading →

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Catastrophic Failures and Catastrophic Fools

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

 The current approach to dealing with catastrophes is an after-the-fact response model that is inadequate to protect New Jersey residents from catastrophic loss. New Jersey consumers need a public-private partnership which improves the means to provide financial assistance to families … Continue reading →

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