Last night, the Holmdel Council announced it will work with Azura to revise its proposal. This includes installing a sewer line rather than using the outdated wastewater treatment facility. The town, using money from its Affordable Housing fund, and Azura will pay to decommission the treatment facility. On January 27th, the planning board will need to approve these modifications to the proposal. We urge the Waterspirit community and Monmouth County residents to attend this Planning Board meeting if you are available.
Join With The Earth and Each Other
This week's mailer is inspired by the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the title is taken from one of his famous quotes. Community and solidarity inspire us. Click this link to read this week's updates from Waterspirit.
Last Call: Lock in your Discount!
Lock in your early bird price for Joys of the Sea by January 19. Regular price tickets will be available until mid-February.
See all of our updates in this week's mailer, including a call to protect water quality in Newark, an opportunity to see the seals at Sandy Hook park, and vetted resources about Venezuela.
CLICK HERE to read this week’s updates.
Thanks to You, “Skip The Stuff” Advances in the NJ Assembly!
BIG NEWS: Thanks to the outpouring of last minute calls and emails, “Skip the Stuff”(S3195/A5157), advanced to the NJ Assembly agenda and was voted out of the Assembly Appropriations committee!
Continue the Celebration!
Join Waterspirit's biggest party of the year! Joys of the Sea 2026 tickets are now available. Be sure to lock in your early bird discount by January 19!
Click here to see all of this week's updates in this week's mailer.
Honoring Water, Protecting People
The Beauty of Lying Fallow
Waterspirit will return in January after our winter break, but you can still sign up for these amazing upcoming events! Click this link to read our new year's message and more in this week's mailer.
Where Water, Media, and Justice Meet
During a recent radio show on WBAI radio (broadcast as well as available via streaming), Waterspirit took the spotlight to illuminate the deep connections between journalism, economic justice and watershed awareness—locally and globally. The conversation underscored a core truth guiding this important work shared by our Public Policy & Justice Organizer: “if it was not reported or recorded, it did not happen.” Check out the program HERE.
The segment highlighted how storytelling and documentation shape whose struggles are visible, whose waters are protected, and whose communities are heard. From local watersheds to global water crises, Waterspirit emphasized the role of ethical reporting in protecting environmental and human rights, reminding listeners that education and visibility are forms of protection. The spot invited audiences to connect more intentionally with water stories, recognizing that education and reporting are essential acts of justice and collective accountability. We are so proud of our volunteers who have been attending their local municipal and county level meetings, ensuring their voices are heard as we build power at the state, national and international levels. Join Waterspirit for upcoming events and consider becoming a volunteer today!
Sintering & Solidarity ❄️
See our reflections on sintering, solidarity, and support in this week's mailer. Click this link to see photos and video from the winter solstice ceremony, too!
Welcoming Winter with Waterspirit
On Saturday, December 20, Waterspirit welcomed winter with music, poetry, contemplation, and movement. Doug Jay helped us sing along to his original songs inspired by nature. Angel Tener led us through gentle yoga-inspired movements to move our bodies into the new season. Waterspirit’s staff and special guest readers helped us tap into the beauty and depth of winter’s generative dark while welcoming the return of the light. Thank you to all of our volunteers and participants, both online and in person!
