“Last weeks rulings by NY and NJ to advance water permits for the "NESE" pipeline showcase a stunning betrayal of science, public trust and moral responsibility. At a time when both states are under drought watch—when every drop of clean, sacred water matters more than ever—these agencies have chosen to act against the people they serve. After decades of progress through Superfund Act cleanups and tireless work to restore once toxic waterways, these approvals drag everyone alive today backward, undoing hard-won protections and endangering the lives those laws were meant to protect. The legacies of our leaders will be judged in this moment—and by the suffering it allows. For New Jersey’s children, elders, and all dependent upon clean air and water, this is not just bad policy—it is a travesty,” said Rachel Dawn Davis, Public Policy & Justice Organizer at Waterspirit.
Giving our time toward peace, sharing gratitude for sacred water and watershed residents!
Check out this weeks mailer HERE. Inside you will find:
Coverage of critical updates to our campaigns in NJ and NY
Fresh programming opportunities
Upcoming events for restoration and rejuvenation
And more!
NYDEC & NJDEP Approved Water Permits Advancing "NESE"; Press Conference 11/10/25 at 2PM
Congratulations to our Spirit of Water Award Winners!
Learn more about who we will be celebrating at Joys of the Sea 2026 in this week's mailer: https://mailchi.mp/waterspirit/weeklymailer11-4-2025
An Invitation from our own Blair Witch 🧡🖤
Celebrate our staff's autumn birthdays by donating to our fall fundraiser!
See all of this week's activities-- both programs and advocacy-- in this week's mailer.
Building Health and Connection
A Long Branch Rain Garden Rooted in Community
Make a Splash at the First-Ever Know Your Stream Day in Monmouth County!
MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Make A Splash at the First-Ever Know Your Stream Day in Monmouth County 10/25/25!
Discover. Protect. Connect.
WHAT: Dive into Monmouth County’s Waterways and celebrate the premiere Know Your Stream Day—a community powered day of fun, learning and action! From stream walks to hands-on activities, residents will explore how clean water connects us all. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
WHO: The Northern Monmouth Watershed Alliance invites YOU! Curious about what flows through your backyard? Visit MonmouthWater.org to meet your local streams, find events near you and learn how small actions make big ripples for water quality.
WHEN: October 25, 2025, *1PM-4PM (*Keansburg Floodgate Demo, snacks at Borough Hall available 10:00AM-11:30AM)
WHERE: Multiple Locations across the Mahoras/Waackaack Streams
WHY: Monmouth County’s streams are the lifeblood of our communities—feeding rivers, beaches and the Jersey Shore we love. Know Your Stream Day invites families, students, and neighbors to celebrate and protect these vital waterways in a fun, tangible way. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
At each location, participants will join their captain and other members of the public to observe and discuss the stream environment. Knowledgeable volunteers will be available to explain how the streams flow through our communities, what features to look for, and how your observations can help us better understand stream health and flood control. REGISTER HERE Waterspirit is proud to be part of this remarkable effort to learn from and protect sacred water.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Rachel Dawn Davis
Waterspirit
water@waterspirit.org
732-923-9788
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Water is Sacred
Open this week's mailer to see beautiful photos from last week's events and to join us for another week full of activities! Tonight, please join us for Gentle New Moon Flow Yoga at 6:30 p.m.
Reflecting on Hope, Collaboration and Connection at Urban Coast Institute's 20th Anniversary
Earlier this month, our Public Policy & Justice Organizer had the privilege of attending the Urban Coast Institute’s 20th Anniversary Panel and Luncheon at Monmouth University—a gathering of minds, hearts and visions committed to the future of our coastal and marine ecosystems.