Rumson, NJ- Waterspirit, a spiritual ecology nonprofit dedicated to protecting sacred water, ecological integrity and environmental justice, expresses deep disappointment and moral outrage at the Murphy administration’s decision not to adopt the original NJPACT REAL (Resilient Environments and Landscapes) rules on August 4th, 2025.
A Solution to Flooding in New Jersey
CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer, featuring Wednesday’s webinar on the NJPACT REAL Rules, a solution to our flooding issues. See all of our calls to action, upcoming events, and more in this week’s mailer.
Join Waterspirit for Plastic Free July
Tides of Transformation 🌊
CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer, featuring:
our webinar about ocean protection at the United Nations (SDG14);
how to get your town to stop a polluting pipeline;
an application for the Climate Pastoral Care Course’s annual scholarship;
where to help Texas flooding victims;
and more!
Scholarship Available!
CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer, featuring:
an opportunity to apply for the Fr. Ed Ciuba scholarship to study the Climate Pastoral Care Course;
an invitation to the Monmouth County Faith & Ecology Meetup on July 10;
a webinar about the ocean and the United Nations;
and more!
Welcoming Summer Together
On Friday, June 20, Waterspirit hosted our Summer Solstice Celebration. This interfaith, family-friendly ceremony welcomed the summer’s arrival with music, movement, poetry, and prayer. Special guest musicians Patty Cronheim, Tom Parry, and Leah Michael Whalen shared their incredible talents with us. Yoga instructor Angel Tener led us through a reflective movement sequence inspired by the summer sun. Waterspirit staff and volunteers read guided meditations, prayers, and poems to help us deepen our connection to summer’s energy, including the ocean during this Ocean Month.
You can watch the recording of the ceremony on Waterspirit’s YouTube channel.
Solstice Reflections & Water Defenders Needed
CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer, featuring:
join us this week in taking action to prevent unnecessary pollution;
follow up from the UN Ocean Conference;
call to faith community to gather in Monmouth County;
and more!
Welcoming Summer & Protecting Our Waters
CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer, featuring:
join us this Friday for our hybrid summer solstice celebration;
advocacy updates from the UN Ocean Conference;
water advocacy updates from around New Jersey;
and more!
Recapping the 2025 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3)
The 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) was held from June 9-13 in Nice, France. Waterspirit’s Executive Director, Blair Nelsen, attended the conference on behalf of our sponsors, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace (CSJP). This was her second time attending the Ocean Conference, after UNOC2 in Lisbon. Read a detailed update with photos in this post.
Defending Our Waters, Our Health, Our Future
Across faiths and traditions, we unite in the sacred responsibility to protect water. Yet again, in the Northeast region, our waters and communities face severe threats from fossil fuel infrastructure — including pipelines, compressors, and the false promises of thirsty false hydrogen solutions. In these moments, our long-haul commitment to water protection must remain steadfast.