Welcome to the New Jersey Green Infrastructure Database!
This comprehensive resource has been developed to encourage residents, students, and scholars to educate themselves on what New Jersey has been accomplishing over the years to maintain a sustainable future. This database is dedicated to everything green infrastructure (GI) in the Garden State. Whether you're a homeowner, municipality, engineer, or simply a green enthusiast, this database will assist in your environmental knowledge.
Our database empowers you to:
Find Existing Green Infrastructure
Explore this searchable database of GI projects across New Jersey. Filter by project type (rain gardens, bioswales, green roofs, etc.), location, and implementing agency.
Learn About Green Infrastructure Benefits
Discover the numerous advantages GI offers, from flood mitigation and water quality improvement to creating cooler urban environments, enhancing property values, and how to create green infrastructure in your own backyard.
Maintain Your Green Infrastructure
Access a library of maintenance resources tailored to New Jersey's specific needs. Find step-by-step guides, downloadable checklists, and informative videos to keep your GI systems functioning optimally.
Explore Case Studies
Gain real-world insights from successful GI projects across the state. Learn from the experiences of others and get inspired to implement GI in your own community.
Database Benefits
What Are The Benefits of Using This Database?
01
Save Time & Resources
Easily locate existing GI projects for research or inspiration.
Make Data-Driven Decisions: Access valuable information to support informed planning and implementation of GI projects.
02
Maintain & Optimize Your Green Spaces
Ensure your community's green infrastructure systems function effectively for long-term benefits and how to maintain them yourself if needed.
03
Promote Sustainability in New Jersey
Contribute to a greener, healthier state by fostering the development and success of green infrastructure and other environmental projects.
The NJ-GIPD is a collaborative effort.
We encourage you to:
Submit New Projects: Share details of your GI project to add to our growing database and inspire others.
Provide Feedback: We value your input! Help us improve the database by letting us know what information is most helpful to you.