CLICK HERE to read this week’s updates from Waterspirit, including registration links for our advocacy community meeting, a march for climate justice, our eco-anxiety support group, and more.
Dancing Between the Seasons
We're at the midpoint between the summer solstice and the fall equinox. Tune into the seasons with these upcoming Waterspirit events— CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer.
Beach Cleanup Photos and More!
CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer, full of ways to take action and connect with nature. See how you can support environmental justice in New Jersey, get support for your climate emotions, connect with nature through meditation, and more!
Caring for Creation this Summer
CLICK HERE to read this week’s updates from Waterspirit, including a call for a Program Manager, an opportunity to comment on NJ’s Environmental Justice law, and a chance to honor your loved ones by making a special gift to Waterspirit.
This Week's Mailer
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!