NHSA Celebrates Earth Day with the Hoboken Community

The North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA) would like to thank everyone who joined us on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Hoboken Earth Day Celebration and Music Festival. It was a great opportunity to come together with neighbors, families, and community partners to celebrate Earth Day and talk about how we can all play a role in protecting our waterways and reducing flooding.

Throughout the day, our team enjoyed connecting directly with residents at the NHSA information booth. Community members of all ages stopped by to ask questions, pick up educational materials, and learn more about how wastewater treatment and stormwater management affect everyday life. We were especially grateful to everyone who signed up for future plant tours, joined our mailing list, or expressed interest in getting involved with our CSO Community Advisory Board—your curiosity and engagement truly matter to us.

One of the day’s highlights was a native plant walk through ResilienCity Park, led by environmental education expert Cam Kanterman. About 30 community members joined this guided tour to learn how native plants, green infrastructure, and thoughtful park design support local ecosystems while creating welcoming public spaces for residents to enjoy.

During the walk, NHSA staff also shared how stormwater management at ResilienCity Park is a collaborative effort between the City of Hoboken and the North Hudson Sewerage Authority. While the park and stormwater detention system are City assets, NHSA owns and operates the park pump station, which plays a key role in managing stormwater during heavy rain events. This coordinated approach helps reduce flooding in the surrounding neighborhood and protects the Hudson River, demonstrating how public agencies can work together to deliver meaningful benefits for the community.

Events like Earth Day are a reminder that protecting our environment is a shared responsibility. When residents, local organizations, and public agencies work together, we can make a lasting difference for our waterways and our neighborhoods.

Thank you again to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, participated in activities, and helped make this year’s Earth Day celebration so meaningful. We look forward to staying connected and continuing this work with the community throughout the year.