Though not an end point, we celebrate a meaningful step forward- the rail safety bill, now law, is a foundation for safer railways, healthier waterways and stronger protections for communities everywhere. This success demonstrates what sustained advocacy can achieve when we keep pushing for science-based policy and put people and watersheds first.
*** PLEASE NOTE: Today’s Meditation for Earth will be ONLINE ONLY due to hazardous road conditions. The video will be available on Waterspirit’s YouTube channel as of 12:15 p.m. ET.***
Building supportive networks is how we survive the polycrisis together. Read this week's updates from Waterspirit to join our support group, register for our faith & ecology networking event, take action for water quality, and more. CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer.
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 This includes installing a sewer line rather than using the outdated wastewater treatment facility.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.
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.
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.
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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!
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!
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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.
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!
