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The New Jersey Water Monitoring Council (formerly known as the New Jersey Water Monitoring Coordinating Council) was established on October 24, 2003 as part of New Jersey’s celebration of World Water Monitoring Day.
Vision
To provide a water information foundation for enhanced management and protection of New Jersey’s aquatic environment.
Mission
To serve as a statewide body to promote and facilitate the coordination, collaboration and communication of scientifically sound, ambient water quality and quantity data to support effective environmental management.
Scope
The Council will address the biological, chemical, physical and ecosystem aspects of water monitoring, including surface and ground waters, freshwater, estuarine, and marine environments in New Jersey.
Goals
Enhance coordination, collaboration and communication in New Jersey’s ambient water monitoring community
Promote efficient use of monitoring resources by leveraging existing resources and developing new sources of support
Enhance data exchange and compatibility.
Promote dissemination of water resource status and trends to all users, including the public