MFN Teach In Webinar: Phase 3 GHG (Greenhouse Gas) Heavy Duty Truck Rule
2024-01-24 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Online
Join us as we provide a greater understanding of the impact from heavy-duty truck pollution on environmental justice communities. Alongside the impacts from heavy duty trucks MFN members will present the current draft rules set by the federal EPA and how they are lacking to address the problem as a whole And how we can come together to demand they are strengthened. Register today!

Navigating the DEP System
2024-01-27 10:00 - 14:30 | Hybrid
Navigating 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 2024 dates:

Seminar 1: Newark – Saturday, January 27th, 2024

10 AM-2:30 PM
Newark Tech, Essex County School of Technology, 91 W Market Street / Hybrid
Seminar topic: DEP Environmental Planning & Monitoring Tools

Seminar 2: Trenton – Wednesday, February 21st, 2024

4-8:30 PM
DEP, 401 East State Street / Hybrid
Seminar Topic: Understanding the Regulatory Process I

Seminar 3: Camden – Saturday, March 23rd, 2024

10 AM-2:30 PM
Mastery High School of Camden, 800 Erie St / Hybrid
Seminar Topic: Understanding the Regulatory Process II

Registration for the Newark Seminar now open until January 15th, 2024.

Seminars are free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided for all Saturday meetings.

For questions, contact Christina Gonzalve at Christina.Gonzalve@dep.nj.gov

NJDEP Grants & Loans Survey Webinar
2024-01-30 18:00 - 19:00
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 wants to hear about your environmental funding needs and challenges as a nonprofit organization. Your input will aid NJDEP in better assisting you through grants, loans, and other opportunities.
Don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard. Register here to gain access to the webinar link and additional information.

EPA's Green Routes: A Goods Movement Listening Session
2024-02-12 17:30 - 20:00 | The New School’s Starr Foundation Hall, 63 5th Ave, New York, NY, 10003, United States
The 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 participate in conversation with local community organizations and government officials to work toward a community vision for emissions reduction and improved health outcomes in areas affected by goods movement. The transportation of goods through ports, railways, and roads in New York and New Jersey is a critical part of our infrastructure and supply chain but can impact public health and the environment in surrounding communities.
Click HERE to register.

Funding Our Futures
2024-03-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
There 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 decided to shift #FundingOurFutures seminar to a virtual webinar.
Join us via Zoom!

Organizational Growth: Building a Sustainable Future for Your Organization
2024-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join 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 learnings around applying for and managing federal grants as grassroots organizations. Sign up here to get the zoom link.

Information Session: NJEJA Offshore Wind Training Program (Newark, NJ)
2024-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Salvation Army (Newark), 699 Springfield Avenue, Newark, 07103, United States
🗓 Save the Date: Learn more about our Offshore Wind Training Program by registering for this info session in Newark. Our comprehensive program offers hands-on training and expert instruction to prepare you for exciting opportunities in this emerging clean energy sector.
No prior industry experience is needed to enroll in this training program. Priority for this program will be given to individuals who reside in a New Jersey overburdened community. RSVP here.

March for Clean Air Art Build
2024-04-12 15:00 - 19:00 | Ironbound Community Corportation, 432 Lafayette Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07105
Join 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 plant in Newark.
Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/EJartbuild
We’ll have all the supplies you need to create your masterpiece, as well as food, music, and great vibes to keep you inspired. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to try something new, this event is open to everyone who wants to make a difference.
Come out and join us as we raise awareness and show our support for clean air. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of something meaningful and impactful.
For questions or concerns, please contact Chris Tandazo at chris@njeja.org or 973-807-6587.

March for Clean Air
2024-04-20 12:00 - 14:00
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 right to breathe clean air, irrespective of race, income, or zipcode.
What: March for Clean Air
Where: Down Bottom Farms, 371-395 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105
When: Saturday April 20th,12-2pm
Registration Link: bit.ly/CleanAirNow
For transportation accommodations, please contact Chloe Desir at CDesir@ironboundcc.org.
For questions regarding NJEJA’s participation and event logistics, please contact Brooke Helmick at brooke@njeja.org

HYBRID: Community Listening Session on Waste Issues (Camden, NJ)
2024-05-02 17:30 - 19:00 | 1729 Ferry Avenue Camden, NJ 08104, 1729 Ferry Ave, Camden, NJ, 08104, United States
We are excited to invite you to a Community Listening Session on Waste Issues in Camden!
This important gathering aims to engage and empower our community, promote inclusivity and equity, and collaborate on addressing waste issues and advocating for environmental justice. EJ communities in NJ are heavily impacted by waste injustices, such as trash burning, which affects their health and wellness.
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. We will provide an open and safe space to ensure folks feel secure and comfortable sharing their experiences.
Our hope is that this information will inform the contents of NJEJA’s Waste Justice Workshop Series, which will be held in the same EJ communities and serve as a source of technical assistance, knowledge, and information communities can use to advocate for themselves.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, May 2
Time: 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Location: 1729 Ferry Avenue Camden, NJ 08104
Snacks and Refreshments will be served!
RSVP here: tinyurl.com/EJListens
More information, please contact Chris Tandazo (they/them):
📞 Phone: (973) 807-6587
📧 Email: chris@njeja.org

NJDEP Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan Informational Webinar
2024-05-07 13:00 - 14:00
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 Council invites you to participate in the upcoming information webinars on the Draft Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan. Webinars will take place online via Microsoft Teams. Registration is required.
The Interagency Council on Climate Resilience is hosting a public webinar on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the draft Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan. This webinar will provide an overview of the Plan and allow the public to provide verbal feedback. To submit feedback in writing, please complete the Comments & Suggestions – Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan form by Monday, May 20.

Protecting Our Communities: Engaging in the EPA Comment Period
2024-05-14 18:00 - 19:00
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 significant risk to EJ communities and workers.
In an effort to educate our communities and encourage involvement in this historic process, NJEJA will host a webinar on May 14 from 6-7 p.m. to provide context to this rule, explain why this process applies to your organization/how it impacts your local residents, and how you can be involved in uplifting the voices of your communities to encourage the EPA to set standards which are most protective of our communities.
When: May 14
Time: 6-7 p.m. EST
Where: Virtual, Register at tinyurl.com/Protect-Our-Communities

EJ Law Meeting: Linden Union County
2024-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Join 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 comment. Join this hearing via this link here with access code 2431 053 0733.
The public comment period will close on Wednesday, June 25.
For questions and comments, please contact Brooke Helmick, Director of Policy at brooke@njeja.org.

Mercer County EJ Community Engagement Session
2024-06-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Greater Mount Zion AME Church, 42 Pennington Ave, Trenton, NJ, 08618
Join the NJDEP Office of Environmental Justice for this Environmental Justice Community Engagement Session in Mercer County. Share your concerns with the DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette and EP Region 2 Regional Administrator Lisa Garcia.
Attend in-person or virtually via Zoom. Translation is available in Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Register here.
For questions and comments, please contact Brooke Helmick, Director of Policy at brooke@njeja.org.

Community Listening Session on Waste Issues
2024-07-30 18:00 - 19:30 | St. Stephen’s Church, 8 Wilson Ave, Newark, New Jersey
Do you have concerns with waste management in your community? We invite you to join our community listening session to share your experiences with waste-related injustices.
Why Attend?

Make your voice heard and advocate for change
Share your experiences and concerns
Learn about waste injustices affecting your community

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, July 30
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Format: Hybrid (In-person & Virtual)
Location: St. Stephan’s Church, 8 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ 07105
Virtual Option: bit.ly/ICCMeet24

Register Here: tinyurl.com/EJListensICC
For more information, please contact Chris Tandazo (they/them) at Chris@njeja.org or (973) 807-6587.

Orange, NJ: Community Listening Session
2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00
Join us in Orange, NJ for a community listening session and waste audit. This event is an opportunity to address waste-related concerns and take collective action to improve our local environment.

People's Forum On Home Energy
2025-07-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Newark
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us in Newark, NJ for a collaborative discussion on energy efficiency in your homes and learn about the cost-savings of energy efficient appliances. Attendees will be entered in a raffle to win a brand new air conditioning unit!

FutureFEST: Climate Reimagined
2025-09-20 10:30 - 15:30 | Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States
About the FestivalThank you for your interest in attending FutureFEST: Climate Reimagined, NJEJA’s first annual youth climate justice convening! This intergenerational gathering is led by Gen Z climate activists from across New Jersey and designed to inspire, activate, and connect youth in the fight for climate and environmental justice. Participants will engage in:

Youth-led panels, workshops, and trainings
Organizing skill-shares
Climate-focused art, fashion, and culture
Hands-on activities on composting, textile justice, clean beauty, and more

We warmly invite high school students, college students, and students on a gap year to attend this FREE event. Pre-registration is required. Students under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. If you plan to accompany your student during the event, please register yourself as well.
For questions or concerns, please reach out to futurefest@njeja.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ironbound Community Waste Justice Listening Session
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Ironbound Community Corportation, 432 Lafayette Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07105
Hosted by NJEJA and the Ironbound Community Corporation, we invite Ironbound community members to join us for a free event to discuss your experience with the local Covanta/Reworld trash incinerator and its impacts on your neighborhood; resident concerns with bad odors and how to improve air quality; and finally, learn about policies and actions we can take together to protect our environment and fight for healthier communities.

Register TODAY: https://bit.ly/IronboundWJS

WEBINAR: Data Center Development: Understanding the Risks of AI in New Jersey
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Via Zoom
From AI chatbots to Google Drive, data centers are the hidden infrastructure that powers everyday life on the internet. Their rapid expansion over the past few years is creating a new set of environmental‑justice problems in New  Jersey. Join us for this webinar to discuss the risks of data center development and hear from organizers on the ground about their experience opposing a data center in their community.
Register TODAY: https://bit.ly/NJEJA-DataCenter-Webinar

Prep Session for EJ Law Hearing: Proposed Van Keuren Site
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Via Zoom
On April 28, there will be a hearing in Jersey City for the Van Keuren proposed site. Van Keuren would operate as a waste transfer station and materials recovery facility. The facility is arguing that although they will contribute to disproportionate impact and adverse stressors of the surrounding OBC, they have a compelling public interest in regards to their inclusion in the NJSEA, ability to support waste transfer from housing development, and job creation.

NJEJA and Earthjustice have been working closely to review their EJIS and supporting material, and find very little compelling public interest in this situation.

If you are interested in attending this hearing, you can learn more about the facility, NJEJA’s talking points, and more logistical information about attendance at our prep session on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Register TODAY: tinyurl.com/EJLaw-VanKeuren

EJ Law Hearing: Van Keuren - Jersey City
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Moose Hall
On April 28, there will be a hearing in Jersey City for the Van Keuren proposed site. Van Keuren would operate as a waste transfer station and materials recovery facility. The facility is arguing that although they will contribute to disproportionate impact and adverse stressors of the surrounding OBC, they have a compelling public interest in regards to their inclusion in the NJSEA, ability to support waste transfer from housing development, and job creation.

NJEJA and Earthjustice have been working closely to review their EJIS and supporting material, and find very little compelling public interest in this situation.

POSTPONED -- EJ Law Hearing: Second Van Keuren Hearing - Jersey City
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Ann’s Parish, 291 St. Pauls Ave, Jersey City
POSTPONED – Venue selected by Van Keuren is not ADA accessible.
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On August 20, there will be a second hearing in Jersey City for the Van Keuren proposed site. Van Keuren would operate as a waste transfer station and materials recovery facility. The facility is arguing that although they will contribute to disproportionate impact and adverse stressors of the surrounding OBC, they have a compelling public interest in regards to their inclusion in the NJSEA, ability to support waste transfer from housing development, and job creation.

NJEJA and Earthjustice have been working closely to review their EJIS and supporting material, and find very little compelling public interest in this situation.
