Today, the salt air was filled with more than just mist as Waterspirit hosted its highly anticipated Joys of the Sea event. The gathering brought together environmental advocates, community leaders and ocean lovers to celebrate the majesty of our waterways and the urgent mission of water preservation.
The event also served as a clear reminder of the profound connection between humanity and the hydrosphere. Guests enjoyed an immersive experience featuring coastal-inspired art, water themed live music, auction items and inspiring words from the esteemed Spirit of Water Awardees.
Welcoming Spring 🌸
Connect with the deeper meaning of the season at Waterspirit's Spring Equinox Celebration this Friday. Read all of the updates in this week's mailer by clicking here.
Rising Tides, Rising Voices
We must ever be sharpening our tools of truth, protecting our common home.
Civic life is often mistaken for showing up to a meeting. In reality, the impact comes from organizing—gathering facts, aligning with neighbors, and speaking with clarity that cannot be ignored. When we spoke in opposition to Monmouth County’s support for the resolution to roll back the NJPACT REAL (Resilient Environments and Landscapes) rules, we were making use of the public comment opportunity by bringing reality to the table.
The Future is Eco-Feminist
Please join us on Monday for this co-sponsored webinar connecting the dots between gender justice, ecocide, and genocide. Click here to see all of this week's updates from Waterspirit.
Upcoming Training Opportunities for Local Watershed Residents
Waterspirit is a co-sponsor of the League of Women Voters NJ (LWVNJ) Activist Training to amplify and encourage participation in civic life with education from longtime nonpartisan experts. The health of our ecosystems is inextricably linked to state funding and legislative transparency. These training opportunities provide necessary know-how to move from passion to policy impact.
Press Release: New Jersey Legislators & Organizations Say It’s Time For A Green Amendment—NOW!
“When the federal government is actively undermining environmental protections in ways that may take generations to undo, it is up to us, on the state level, to stand up for our rights and pass the protective legislation we truly need. A New Jersey Green Amendment would close the corridor between Pennsylvania and New York, our neighbors who already have Green Amendments in their state constitutions, creating a protective corridor here in our region, making us stronger together,” said Blair Nelsen, Executive Director, Waterspirit. A recording of the press conference is available here. A PDF of this press release is here.
MEDIA ADVISORY: NJ Green Amendment Press Conference March 5, 2026
Organizations and leaders who are part of the New Jersey Green Amendment Coalition will be hosting a virtual press conference to share their messages on the continued importance of securing constitutional environmental rights for all New Jerseyans, particularly in an era of federal environmental rollbacks.
The Right to Water
Protect our environmental rights at these upcoming events from Waterspirit. Click here to read this week's mailer.
NJ Upgrading from Drought Watch to Drought Warning: Let's conserve together!
New Jersey, where Waterspirit’s office is now and has always been located, is facing a significant drought. Conditions continue to deteriorate across the state, recently prompting NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to elevate the drought status from a “watch” to a “warning.” This is a direct call to action for every resident and business to significantly reduce water usage, now, and consistently going forward.
Weathering the Storm
Sinter like a snowflake by joining Waterspirit's community events. Note: today's Meditation for Earth will be VIRTUAL ONLY.
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