Navigating the DEP System
HybridNavigating the DEP System: A series of environmental justice seminars for advocates from Overburdened Communities. NJDEP in partnership with the Environmental Justice Advisory Council's Environmental Education Committee is thrilled to launch the 'Navigating the DEP System' seminar series. Learn directly from staff at the Department of Environmental Protection about our tools, regulations, and processes. Spring […]
NJDEP Grants & Loans Survey Webinar
Curious about available funding for community organizations to address environmental, social, economic, and public health needs? Join us Tuesday, January 30 from 6 - 7:00 PM EST via Zoom for a webinar hosted by NJEJA and South Ward Environmental Justice Alliance, in collaboration with the New Jersey Department Environmental Protection. NJDEP's Uniting Financial Resources Team […]
EPA’s Green Routes: A Goods Movement Listening Session
The New School's Starr Foundation Hall 63 5th Ave, New York, NY, United StatesThe New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance is excited to extend an invitation to EPA's Green Routes: A Goods Movement Listening Session, taking place this Monday, February 12, from 5:30 to 8 pm EST at The New School's Starr Foundation Hall. This event serves as an opportunity for NY/NJ community members to provide direct input and […]
Funding Our Futures
OnlineThere is an unprecedented amount of environmental justice funding allocated for organizations and the window to access these dollars is closing. Recognizing the urgency of the moment, we are excited to partner with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to host Funding Our Futures: Navigating State and Federal Grants. UPDATE: Due to weather concerns, we've […]
Organizational Growth: Building a Sustainable Future for Your Organization
OnlineJoin New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance (NJEJA) on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 PM for a candid conversation on leveraging federal funding to help build and sustain your organization. WE ACT for Environmental Justice and Alternatives for Community and Environment have both been awarded substantial federal grants, and will discuss some of their key […]
Information Session: NJEJA Offshore Wind Training Program (Newark, NJ)
Salvation Army (Newark) 699 Springfield Avenue, Newark, United States🗓 Save the Date: Learn more about our Offshore Wind Training Program by registering for this info session in Newark.
March for Clean Air Art Build
Ironbound Community Corportation 432 Lafayette Street, Newark, New JerseyJoin us for an art build event in preparation for the March for Clean Air on April 20th. When: Friday, April 12th from 3pm-7pm Where: 432 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Why: Get creative and make a statement about the importance of clean air for our community and oppose the proposal for a fourth power […]
March for Clean Air
Join us in attending the March for Clean Air, hosted by the Ironbound Community Corporation and co-sponsored by the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance. Attend the rally and march in our contingent as we oppose the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission's harmful plan to construct a fourth power plant in Newark and fight for our human […]
HYBRID: Community Listening Session on Waste Issues (Camden, NJ)
1729 Ferry Avenue Camden, NJ 08104 1729 Ferry Ave, Camden, NJ, United StatesWe are excited to invite you to a Community Listening Session on Waste Issues in Camden! The purpose of these sessions is to listen to what Environmental Justice community members have to say about waste-related injustices and issues they are experiencing in their communities.
NJDEP Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan Informational Webinar
Join the NJDEP for their informational webinar regarding the Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan. For questions regarding the plan or NJEJA's intention to submit comment, please contact Brooke Helmick, Director of Policy at brooke@njeja.org. Register Here Read more from the NJDEP: The Draft Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan is now available for public feedback! The Interagency […]
Protecting Our Communities: Engaging in the EPA Comment Period
On April 25, the EPA announced a new suite of rules aiming to manage emissions in an equitable and just way. EJ Community leaders have applauded the EPA’s decision not to consider hydrogen co-firing as a tactic to reduce emissions in the power section; however, the continued inclusion of carbon capture (CCS/CCUS) still poses a […]
EJ Law Meeting: Linden Union County
VirtualJoin this meeting as part of the Title V Operating Permit renewal application process for the Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. facility in Linden. As part of this process, this facility has submitted an Environmental Impact Statement. Read the statement here. Attend the hearing to learn more information about local impacts, ask questions, and make a public […]
