How did the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection incorporate public education and participation into SWAP?
a13. As a result of the 1996 Amendments’ strong emphasis on public outreach, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection developed a Source Water Assessment Advisory Committee. The advisory committee consists of approximately 50 members who come from various interests including water purveyors, municipalities, health departments, and environmental organizations. Source Water Assessment Advisory Committee is responsible for assisting the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection with addressing concerns and questions that arise during the SWAP. The advisory committee will also ensure the information gained from the source water assessments is presented to the public in an understandable form. In addition, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection presented SWAP to various groups throughout the state including water purveyors, watershed management areas, environmental organizations, and other interested groups. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Prot
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