The plastic bag ban took a big step forward today passing senate bud. Clean water action new jersey, long branch, new jersey. Already devlaued and devastated homeowners of parsippany. Special thanks to all of the atteendees, as well as yoga instructor rosanna canale for dedicating her time for such a great cause. The companys filing status is listed as inactive and its file number is 143100. This polluted stormwater can kill fish and other wildlife, destroy wildlife habitat, contaminate drinking water sources and force the closing of beaches because of health threats to swimmers. Human activity is largely responsible for the stormwater pollution. Nepa rollbacks and public lands giveaways clean water action. Clean water action works to ensure access safe, affordable source of drinking water now, and for future generations. Clean water action, montclair, nj 070422802 yellowbook. Clean water action new jersey 198 brighton ave long branch. Opened in vernon, new jersey, in 1978, action park was one of the first modern water parks in the united states. Lindsey is the canvass director for long branch in clean water action. As a result, new jersey has faced many environmental issues in advance of other states.
One of these is the notion of assumption, that is, assuming the duties of the federal clean water acts cwa section 404 permitting program. The press is abundant with books and articles, and the global. If youre looking for a challenging job that effectively and efficiently works towards cleaner environments, cwa is a good fit. May 15, 2017 phil murphy, clean water action release environmental justice agenda newark, nj expanding on what clean water action has called the strongest clean energy agenda by far, democratic candidate for governor phil murphy advanced new policy initiatives today to improve the quality of life in environmental justice communities. Clean water action is an american environmental advocacy group. With over 150,000 members here in nj, we are at the forefront of grassroots efforts to protect our states air, water, and public health. We are hosting an incredible panel on zoom about the health of democracy in new jersey led by organizers and local experts as well as an exciting month of weekly virtual workshops live on facebook. Mona hannaattisha is helping to bring attention to the high lead levels in newark, new jerseys drinking watersome of the highest recently recorded by a large water system in the united. Clean water action is one of the most successful environmental advocacy nonprofits in the nation. Created in 1972, the group focuses on canvassing and gaining support for political issues.
The rise and fall of action park, new jerseys most dangerous. Water wasteland a blueprint for change clean water action. Apply to route driver, assistant engineer, restoration technician and more. Considering the clean water act the johnson foundation. The rise and fall of action park, new jerseys most. The climate and water crises are getting worse, require global action, and we must be leader. The impact of the clean water act vox, cepr policy portal voxeu. Nrdc also pushed the city to take action to clean up its stormwater runoff pollution problem by legally challenging its stormwater. Clean water action nj clean water action nj mission statement clean water action is a one million member organization of diverse people and groups joined together to protect our environment, health, economic wellbeing and community quality of life. Clean water action accomplishes a lot and is smart about money use.
Starring john travolta and robert duvall, it tells the true story of a court case about environmental pollution that took place in woburn, massachusetts, in the 1980s. Eric benson nj campaign director clean water action. Irrigation of the land with seawater desalinated by fusion power is ancient. Kim develops and implements clean water action and clean water funds grassroots environmental justice campaigns and coalition building efforts in new jersey. The next step is assembly environment committee on monday.
Tell legislators what you think about their scores. Rethink disposable, a program of clean water action and clean water fund, prevents waste before it starts by working with local governments, businesses and institutions, and consumers to minimize single use disposable packaging in food service to conserve resources, prevent waste and ocean litter pollution. Activism is about community, so clean water action is bringing our activist community to your living room. Legislature and murphy administration must pick up the pace in 2020 after giving the 20182019 new jersey state legislature a failing grade through october 2019, clean water action is pleased that some environmental progress was made in the final two months of the two year term that ended at noon today. If some type of heating oil discharge has occurred at your home, regardless of the quantity, you must report it to the new jersey department of environmental protection by calling its environmental action line at 1877warn dep 18779276337 as soon as a discharge is detected.
Clean water is essential to a healthy environment, a growing economy and vibrant neighborhoods. Delaware riverkeeper network clean water action american. Clean water action testimony on njs proposed pfas rules. Eric started his clean water action career managing the door to door canvass staff in montclair just as he graduated from rutgers. What the world needs now is for new jersey legislators to do more to protect our water, health and environment. She started as a canvasser in february of 20, after graduating from michigan state university with a degree in international development and environmental economics. I was just talked to a pretty young lady from clean water action. Designed for elementary school students in grades 16, this student action program provides teachers with the resources needed to teach about, and then involve students in, such water related concepts as watersheds, nonpoint source pollution, water conservation and aquatic habitats. Environmental commission stormwater resources hanover. Find water pollution control in new jersey on yellowbook. Mar 27, 2019 dupont and chemours sued by new jersey over pollution in pompton lakes and other sites. Clean water action is a lovely place to work, but not to build a career energy organizer, senior field manager current employee montclair, nj february 15, 2018 clean water action. Trenton, nj clean water action nj state director amy goldsmith released the following statement in response to governor murphys state of the state at 2 pm today.
All content is posted anonymously by employees working at clean water action. Please further note that clean ocean action has no financial affiliation with the organization called clean water action formerly known as nj environmental federation or any other canvassing organization. Nj environmental lame duck, a mixed but not banned bag. Water from rain and melting snow that flows over lawns, parking lots and streets is known as stormwater runoff. Jan 17, 2020 after giving the 20182019 new jersey state legislature a failing grade through october 2019, clean water action is pleased that some environmental progress was made in the final two months of the two year term that ended at noon today. Clean water action comments on epas proposed revisions to the safe drinking water acts lead and copper rule clean water action and clean water fund respectfully submit these comments regarding the environmental protection agency epa national primary drinking water regulations. Clean water action endorses clarke and fortgang for nj state assembly. This book is a refreshing change the progress under the clean water act is presented in a very simple manner. Governor murphy is spot on in calling for a stronger and fairer new jersey. Historically, the drinking water quality institute has been a national beacon, using science to regulate drinking water contaminants, often setting stricter limits than what is federally mandated thus. New jersey department of environmental protectionseedsstate.
It is the beginning of a long and expensive process of fully replacing lead service lines throughout the city. She said they were out trying to get signatures for the latest clean water assault from evil corporations. Created in 1972, the group focuses on canvassing and gaining support for political issues and candidates. Environmental nonprofit organization working in new jersey and nationwide for clean water, open space. Sep 01, 2018 the rise and fall of action park, new jerseys most dangerous water park. Water wasteland, a bestselling book coauthored by clean water actions late founder david zwick and marcy benstock, helped to shape and. Mona hannaattisha is helping to bring attention to the high lead levels in newark, new jerseys drinking water some of the highest recently recorded by a large water. Governor murphy unveils energy master plan new jersey globe. Waterspirit is an ecology and spirituality program which through education, reflection, action and celebration deepens appreciation of water and its place in the community of life, increases understanding of water issues, and empowers people to participate in the protection and preservation of water. Clean water action s, nj campaign director, eric benson testifies. Dupont, chemours sued by nj over pompton lakes pollution. Nar supports voluntary, marketbased solutions that.
Jun 29, 2018 siren arts performing arts series, turning the tide every thursday evening, july 12 august 23 at sunset on 2nd ave beach asbury park, nj. Since our founding during the campaign to pass the landmark clean water act in 1972, clean water action has worked to win strong health and environmental protections by bringing. With over 150,000 individual members here in nj, we are at the forefront of grassroots efforts to protect our states environment and public health. Clean water action joins newark mayor baraka in ribbon cutting to launch lead service line replacements newark, nj clean water action joins newarks mayor raz baraka and other officials at a ribbon cutting to launch its lead service line replacement program. Water and sanitation united nations sustainable development. Clean water action nj clean water action nj volunteermatch. Thank you to towns that helped lead the way by passing local ordinances, individuals who contacted your legislators, and to the bill sponsors. Despite many notable exceptions, the legislature failed 53% on protecting our environment and our public health.
Clean water action organizes strong grassroots groups and coalitions, and campaigns to elect environmental candidates and to solve environmental and community problems. Action park was an amusement and water park located in vernon, new jersey, united states, on the grounds of the vernon valleygreat gorge ski resort. Brunswick, nj where she earned a bachelors of arts degree in economics. Since our founding during the campaign to pass the landmark clean water act in 1972, clean water act. Phil murphy, clean water action release environmental justice. Clean water action is an excellent place to work, where you meet likeminded individuals who are passionate about positive change. New jersey clean communities is new jerseys only statewide, comprehensive, litterabatement program. How clean is your favorite new york or new jersey beach. It required a lot of emotional labor but the people who work there are good and you know you are working for a good cause. Clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in and there is sufficient fresh water on the planet to achieve this. Clean water action works locally to sustain and improve. How a class action catapulted nj to forefront of forever chemicals battle as property owners become increasingly aware of pfas contamination, and as individuals exposed to. Too often that means fighting to hold polluters accountable for cleaning up their mess, but we know that ultimately, the best way to fight pollution is to prevent it at the source.
The series will feature emerging visual artists and performance art events focused on themes of ocean. Clean water action is proud to endorse christine clarke d and laura fortgang d for new jersey state assembly. Clean water action is new jerseys largest nonprofit environmental organization. The registered agent on file for this company is don white and is located at 1025 cress pkwy, hiawath 52233. The clean water raingers coloring book and how to be a clean. No matter who you are, theyll train you with skills you can use to affect and protect the environment, as well as help you build a career in almost any field. We are hosting an incredible panel on zoom about the. Clean water action and our allies have led efforts during this years general assembly session to address toxic per and polyfluoroalkyl pfas substances by pressing for legislation to study the occurrence of these chemicals in virginias public drinking water, and to address sources of human exposure. For purposes of this section and section 201n, newark bay, new jersey, and the. S4110 allows municipalities to pass an ordinance to allow workers access to private property to replace lead service lines. Nor does it necessarily follow that new jersey, one of only two states to have.
This past weekend, clean water action joined younique yoga, asbury park bazaar, and the anchors bend in hosting a yoga benefit for clean water. Upcoming clean water action events in new jersey dont miss. New jerseys clean water act 404 permit program wetlands. To slow down the sell off of our public lands and our natural resources, we must stop the proposed changes to nepa. As part of our clean water new jersey campaign, the department has produced posters, radio casts as well as the below public service announcements psas on nonpoint source pollution, which will be aired on television though a contract with the new jersey broadcasters association, cablevision and comcast. Clean water action is an iowa revised foreign nonprofit filed on may 23, 1990. Take action to protect drinking water and clean up polluted waterways. The governors climate rules, nj transit, bpus clean energy fund, and deps drinking water programs are all severely under funded. Clean water action has more than 150,000 members statewide in new jersey and is the nations largest grassroots group focused on water, energy and environmental health. Clean water action presents the nj legislative scorecard 2017. Clean water action was a rewarding place to work when it was good, but it was really difficult when it was bad. Environmental nonprofit organization working in new jersey and nationwide for clean water. Delaware riverkeeper network clean water action american littoral society environment new jersey nj highlands coalition nj sierra club for immediate release.
The park consisted primarily of water based attractions and originally opened to the public in 1978, under the ownership of great american recreation gar. How the clean water act has served the environment and the economy. Today, clean water action joined governor murphy to applaud his signing of legislation s4110 to address new jerseys lead crisis. It was arguably americas most dangerous water park. Michael mcclary there are several great resources available that thoroughly discuss the many aspects of stormwater management. A civil action is a 1998 american legal drama film written and directed by steven zaillian, based on the book of the same name by jonathan harr. Clean water action is excited to be a part of siren arts summer residency and exhibition program. View eric bensons profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Nj has become a leader in the nation on action against pfas pollution. Eli welcomes suggestions for article and book topics and encourages. Refocusing energy solutions on renewable energy, climate justice, and family supporting green jobs instead of oil and gas projects that endanger our health. Kim develops and implements clean water action and clean water funds grassroots environmental justice campaigns and coalition building efforts in new. Send a message to the white houses council on environmental quality today. Its great the governor just committed to regulating greenhouse gases to combat the climate emergency, because the science dictates we must reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030, said amy goldsmith, state director, clean water action nj.
Oct 18, 2017 clean water action just released its 2017 new jersey legislative scorecard, rating every state senator and assemblyperson on the most important environmental actions of the past two years. If you have questions or concerns, coa suggests contacting your town administrator. Rethink disposable, a program of clean water action and clean water fund, prevents waste before it starts by working with local governments, businesses. The more pollution we prevent, the less we have to clean up.