Waterspirit's Statement on Federal Court Ruling to Halt Unnecessary "NESE"

Yesterday the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to deny water quality permits that are required to construct Williams Transco’s thrice denied Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) dirty gas pipeline — putting a halt to the expensive and unnecessary project.

Waterspirit’s Executive Director, Blair Nelsen, responded:

“This decision is an important step toward protecting New Jersey's waters and communities from toxic pollution. We congratulate the judges on making the morally correct decision, and thank all of the organizations who made this happen for their determination and diligence. Water is sacred, and we need to act like it.”

Waterspirit Wins Environmental Achievement Award

On Saturday, September 5, Waterspirit was presented with the Environmental Achievement Award by the New Jersey Friends of Clearwater (NJFC). This award was given at the 51st Annual NJ Friends of Clearwater Festival in Asbury Park. The beautiful plaque expresses gratitude for Waterspirit’s advocacy and leadership on water and environmental stewardship. Congressman Frank Pallone presented the award to Waterspirit’s Executive Director along with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for outstanding and invaluable service to the community.

This recognition would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of Waterspirit’s community of staff, volunteers, and event participants. For 28 years, Waterspirit has brought together an interfaith community of water stewards to love, understand, and protect sacred water throughout New Jersey. We are very grateful to NJFC for this meaningful award!

Watch the video of the award ceremony here:

Everyone Can and Should Protect Sacred Water

Today is the anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Will we apply the to do list inside Dr. King’s roadmap: Where do we go from here: Chaos or Community? If you want to learn more about connecting with your community and educating your representatives about how best to protect water and a livable future, you are not alone. Take Waterspirit’s virtual, asynchronous volunteer training!