CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer, featuring an opportunity to join our team, invitations to upcoming events, and photos from the Lac-Megantic memorial in Teaneck.
We're Hiring!
We’re hiring a Program Manager!
Waterspirit is looking for a creative, passionate, and collaborative team member to steward our current programs (seasonal celebrations, meditation for Earth, book club, eco-anxiety support groups, educational programs, and community events) while creating new opportunities for community engagement in Monmouth County.
This is a full-time position based out of our headquarters in Rumson, NJ.
For more information, please CLICK HERE to read the full job posting..
Environmental Justice Rule Making Comments Begin TODAY: Waterspirit on WBAI 99.5 FM
As shared on WBAI listener supported radio today (around minute 7:45AM), today begins the EJ rule making comment opportunities.
Please listen to the entire show and stay engaged with us on social! Here is the link to the article calling on Governor Murphy for a moratorium on all fossil fuel projects throughout so called New Jersey. Environmentalists demand Murphy put a moratorium on new fossil fuel projects.
Hearings for the rules for NJ's Environmental Justice Law will be held by the Department of Environmental Protection NJ. There are 5 opportunities to comment (4 in person public hearings in July and written comment until September 4th):
WE NEED MORE PUBLIC INPUT
Monday, July 11, 2022, 3-5 and 6-7 pm at DEP, 401 E. State Street, Trenton;
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 6:30 P.M. in Camden at the Salvation Army (1865 Harrison Ave.)
Wednesday, July 27th at NJIT in Newark
July 28th virtually
Written comment period closes September 4th
“We need to actually say no to industry when it hurts communities.”
Here is a recent article covering the environmental justice law processes and procedures. The entire process benefits from the inclusion of more voices and we need all the help possible to get the word out about these opportunities. Please visit NJ Environmental Justice Alliance + Ironbound Community Corporation and South Ward Environmental Alliance for more information!
Big thank you to Bob Hennelly, Democracy at Work and WBAI for the amplification of the interconnected social justice campaigns of the day. (Reminder: WBAI is scheduled for maintenance next week)
Protecting Water from Near and Far
"God placed danger and the abyss in the sea, But he also made it heaven’s mirror." --Fernando Pessoa.
CLICK HERE to read this week's updates from Waterspirit! See how we are protecting water from near and far.
Join Us for Water Webinars this Week!
Register for tomorrow’s water webinars, upcoming action alerts, eco-spiritual programming, and photos from recent events in this week's mailer. CLICK HERE to read it.
TUESDAY-- 7 p.m. Summer Solstice Ceremony
Celebrate the summer solstice with us, and catch our other eco-spiritual programs and action alerts in this week’s mailer. CLICK HERE for more info!
Take a Stand for NJ's Green Amendment!
See upcoming action alerts, eco-spiritual programming, and photos from Joys of the Sea in this week's mailer. CLICK HERE to read it.
Happy World Oceans Week!
June 8 is World Oceans Day, and it’s time for our annual benefit, Joys of the Sea! CLICK HERE to check out our silent auction, and to see other upcoming opportunities for reflection and action.
Embracing Summer
Embrace these warmer days by joining Waterspirit at these upcoming events. CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer.
It's Laudato Si' Week
CLICK HERE to read this week’s updates from Waterspirit, including prayers and actions for Laudato Si’ Week and beyond.
