Supporters of the bill, S-1073, call it "flood defense," and say it will serve as a long-needed tool to manage flooding and dirty runoff from rainwater.
"Most importantly, it gives communities a way to access new resources in a fair and equitable manner, and invest in related benefits such as additional green space. We urge the governor to sign it," said New Jersey Future's Chris Sturm, who serves as the advocacy group's managing director for policy and water.