Sprawl Impacts Water Quality

Tests in New Jersey confirm that as suburbs expand, nearby lakes and streams degrade dramatically.

1 minute read

July 5, 2001, 12:00 PM PDT

"State officials say new housing isn't solely to blame, citing such other factors such as agricultural run-off, animal waste, and severe storms and droughts. That's no doubt true, but it's also true the worst drops in water quality occurred near new housing. What's more, waterways beyond the sprawl belt improved in the past seven years."

Thanks to Tom Collins

FULL STORY: Sprawl and water quality: As one increases, the other goes down

Monday, July 2, 2001 in New Jersey Record & Herald News

Environment New Jersey

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.