On December 4th, 2024, Waterspirit is joining partner organizations in showcasing a webinar on the dangers of AstroTurf -synthetic material used for sports with the initial intention of environmental conservation. While this material has become a popular alternative to natural grass for playgrounds, sports fields and landscaping, but its impacts on ecosystems, waterways and public health. This webinar seeks to bring the information into the publics awareness.
As we experience unprecedented drought conditions in the northeastern United States disproportionately, we must reflect on the complex relationship between water scarcity, the privatization of water resources, and the continued funding of fossil fuel infrastructure. Waterspirit’s team works to educate communities about the sacredness of water and the interconnectedness of all life. Water is a vital resource that must remain accessible to all, regardless of income or geography. In light of the current drought, we are sharing a few valuable resources to help you stay informed.
Waterspirit’s latest mailer HERE. Inside you will find:
-Waterspirit’s Annual Appeal
-Hand Crafted Gifts Workshop
-Book Club
-Winter Solstice
-Calls to Action
-Pictures from Waterspirit’s Volunteer Appreciation Brunch and MORE!
NJ is officially in a Drought Warning; these are the lowest levels of sacred water some areas have ever seen, including the Manasquan Reservoir. The public is strongly encouraged to reduce water usage. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued this statement, including the below conservation tips.
Waterspirit is ever-committed to educating communities about the environmental implications of hydrogen energy and the role of hydrogen hubs in the U.S. energy transition. Our ongoing concern about hydrogen hubs is that the continued use of fossil fuels and copious amounts of fresh water for hydrogen production would exacerbate environmental degradation in communities already burdened by pollution and drought. In this Environmental Health News double feature article, each of the potential areas across the land are represented. Waterspirit’s Public Policy & Justice Organizer, Rachel Dawn Davis, speaks from experience with the MACH2 Hydrogen Hub as to the failure of federal efforts to fully uphold Environmental Justice (EJ) principles, emphasizing the importance of transparent, inclusive decision-making in energy infrastructure planning.
In this week’s mailer you will find:
-A post-election message from our Executive Director
-A statewide drought update
-Ways to connect with Waterspirit’s community in person and online
-A recap from NJ Environmental Education Association convention & MORE!
In New Jersey, we are on the edge of a dry precipice and the state might declare an emergency any moment now. As the drought deepens, the calls of the land grow louder. Water, the sacred element of life, is calling to us. We must rise with the power of generations who understood: water is life, and without it, we cease to be.
When we raise our voices together, we call for a shift toward systems that honor the sanctity of water, land, and life itself—systems that work with nature to prevent flooding, protect our resources, and build resilient, thriving communities. Public comment is an act of spiritual Earth care, ensuring that the decisions made today do not endanger future generations or the sacred balance of our ecosystems. Join us on Thursday, November 14th at 12:00PM ET via zoom for the next opportunity to ask PVSC Commissioners to re-think the project and start again with public health and renewable energy alternatives in mind. Register below using the new registration process.
Divesting from fossil fuels isn’t just an economic decision; it’s a spiritual one that affirms our responsibility to sacred Earth and water. Waterspirit has linked the exacerbation of climate crisis to fossil fuel for years and continues to advocate for the prevention of fossil fuel projects in whatever form. This week, 11/7 and 11/8, DivestNJ, NJ21 United and Third Act AND Waterspirit are tabling at the NJ Environmental Education Association (NJEA) convention! Stop by both booths, play a game, take action and get connected to learn more about how you can help advance legislation S198 at the state level!
CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer, featuring:
voting resources and Election Night yoga
a recap of the United Nations Biodiversity COP16
Gratitude Walk, book club, handmade gifts workshop, and more!
