LONG BRANCH, NJ — December 2, 2024 — Waterspirit, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the sacredness of water and advocating for environmental justice, is excited to announce the upcoming Joys of the Sea Gala. The event will take place on March 21, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM at McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch, NJ. This year’s gala will celebrate the incredible work of Waterspirit and honor Maya K. van Rossum, Delaware Riverkeeper and founder of the Green Amendment movement, who will receive the prestigious Suzanne Golas, Spirit of Water Award for her enduring leadership in passionately and proactively protecting the right to clean water and a healthy environment.