Today is the anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Will we apply the to do list inside Dr. King’s roadmap: Where do we go from here: Chaos or Community? If you want to learn more about connecting with your community and educating your representatives about how best to protect water and a livable future, you are not alone. Take Waterspirit’s virtual, asynchronous volunteer training!
Meditation for Earth is ONLINE ONLY Today & Join Us for Other Events This week!
Waterspirit’s latest weekly mailer can be found here!
Drought Update & Water Conservation Tips
Last week, Waterspirit’s Public Policy & Justice Organizer, Rachel Dawn Davis—who is also a certified Green Infrastructure Champion—presented on the topic of water conservation to Monmouth County Master Gardeners.
The crowd was lively with enthusiasm for the tips she shared, such as rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, mulching, and smart metering.
Monmouth County Faith & Ecology Meet-Up Postponed to 8/27 Due to Extreme Weather
Meet Up, Clean Up, Book Club & More!
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13th August: Special Meeting for Keyport and Surrounding Municipalities
On August 13, 2026, there is a special community meeting to review recent findings and may include formal action. Please review the details below and share them widely! Email or call us with any questions.
Flooding, Drought & Local Summer!
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Summer 2026 Newsletter
Check out our summer newsletter!
Waterspirit's third long-form newsletter of 2026 came out this week. Inside, you’ll find:
An article about summer, Jewish traditions, and grief
An Ecozoic vision for New Jersey
A scientific explanation of water extremes
Poetry, reflections, and fun facts about water
Recognition for our donors who have given in honor of loved ones
Photos from recent events
Upcoming event details
Read it inside this week's mailer by clicking on the button below. Inside the mailer, you'll also find this week's events and calls to action.
Print newsletters will arrive in the mail soon. If you would prefer to receive a hard copy of the newsletter, please reach out to water@waterspirit.org.
Urge the EPA To Regulate Microplastics Before 31st Aug
We urge all Waterspirit community members to submit a comment to tell the Environmental Protection Agency they must include microplastics on the Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6).
Droves and droves of comments are required at this juncture to urge transparency about the microplastics we know are everywhere.
The Situation in Keyport & How to Get Tested
Our bodies and sacred Earth are not separate; the health of our soil, air and water all directly mirror the vitality of our watersheds. Industrial neglect may have left a legacy of toxins but tresting is the next truth seeking we may do. Here we list resources for testing. Please reach out if you have any questions.