NJ Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Declares Statewide Drought Watch
New Jersey Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette issued a statewide drought watch as of August 9, 2022, and the Murphy Administration is urging residents and businesses to conserve water as persistent dry and hot conditions continue to stress water supplies throughout the state. The Commissioner’s declaration of a drought watch is the first in the State’s three-stage drought advisory system. The watch is intended to sow public awareness and appreciation of the stress upon water supply sources and encourage voluntary water conservation measures. If conditions do not improve, declaration of a drought warning or a drought emergency with mandatory water use restrictions may become necessary. Voluntary conservation measures at the watch stage can help to avoid more serious and restrictive drought conditions.
The DEP is continuing to closely monitor drought indicators, which include precipitation, stream flows, reservoir levels, ground water levels, and water demand. DEP will continue to inform the public, local governments, and water systems of future actions to mitigate the risk of more severe conditions.
The DEP has prepared a Conserve Water Toolkit (included below) which provides infographics, a flyer, a video and social media resources that can be downloaded and used by organizations and government agencies to spread information on drought conditions and water conservation. The toolkit can also be accessed online at the following link.
Should you have any further questions or concerns about the statewide drought watch, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Every Drop Counts - Spread the Word
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The State of New Jersey is in Drought Watch as persistent dry and hot conditions continue to stress water supplies throughout the state.
If conditions do not improve, declaration of a drought warning or a drought emergency with mandatory water use restrictions may become necessary. Voluntary conservation measures during a Drought Watch can help to avoid more serious and restrictive drought conditions.
This toolkit helps you communicate that every drop counts.
During a Drought Watch, it is important to spread public awareness and appreciation of the stress upon water supply sources and encourage voluntary water conservation measures.
Please join the Department of Environmental Protection by sharing drought information and urge residents and business conserve water wherever possible.
Social Post 1 - Infographic
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Suggested social text:
Did you know the average American uses 100 gallons of water per day? In the summer, outdoor water use can more than double. To learn more about what you can do to conserve water, go to: dep.nj.gov/conserve-water #NewJersey #WaterConservation #Summer
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Flyer - Drought Watch
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Use this flyer to:
- Handout at events
- Post at public facilities
- Insert in letters
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Flyer - Public Notice
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Use this flyer to:
- Handout at events
- Post at public facilities
- Insert in letters
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Social Post 2 - Video
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Suggested social text:
Help New Jersey avoid a drought emergency this summer! Water is life and every drop counts 💧
🚩If you must water your lawn, water less than 2x per week
🚩Cover your pool when not in use
🚩Use a drip irrigation system
Check out dep.nj.gov/conserve-water for more water saving tips.
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Social Post 3 - Lawns
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Suggested social text:
💤Let your lawn go to sleep
🏖️Enjoy the extra time not mowing and go to the beach!
You can do your part to help New Jersey conserve water during these dry months. Check out https://bit.ly/3zU8gsz [bit.ly] for lawn watering tips. #WaterConservation
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Social Post 4 - Drought Watch
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Suggested social text:
Due to the drier than usual weather, DEP has declared a statewide drought watch for New Jersey. During a drought watch, residents are asked to voluntarily conserve water to lessen the stress on our water systems. For more water conservation tips, visit dep.nj.gov/conserve-water/
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Social Post 5 - Leaks
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Suggested social text:
Water is a precious resource and a leaky faucet can waste as much as 2 gallons of water a day.
✔️Fix that faucet!
💧Conserve our water
💵Save some money
Check out https://dep.nj.gov/conserve-water/ for more water conservation tips. #NewJersey #WaterConservation #SummerTime #Faucet
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Social Post 6 - Outdoor Water
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Suggested social text:
During the summer, more than 30% of water demands needs come from outdoor use.👉 Make a big difference this summer:
👀Water deeply and less frequently
🌿Water roots not leaves
🏡No need to water your lawn more than twice a week
Help us conserve our most precious resource.
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Social Post 7 - Avoid Drought Emergency
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Suggested social text:
Water conservation is important all year long but it is especially important during a drought watch. Little drops have big impacts! Help preserve our most precious resource. Go to: dep.nj.gov/conserve-water/ for water saving tips. #NewJersey #WaterConservation #SummerTime
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