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Clean Water on the Move - December 2023
All Hands on Deck: Help Us Pass Warehouse Legislation in NJ!
With the passing of the recent elections and lame duck session in full swing, it is critical that we continue to pressure NJ’s current elected leaders to address the growing concern of warehouse development.
The election may be over, but warehouse development unfortunately is not. Between 2021 and 2024, 100+ warehouses totaling 26.5 million square feet were planned in NJ, according to the State Planning Commission. In just 14 counties alone, in which a majority make up the Delaware watershed, nearly 150 warehouses — totaling 88 million square feet (about the area of Philadelphia Airport) —
New Jersey Solar Farms Offer Big Consumer Savings
A majority of Clean Water Action members tell us they’d be willing to pay a small amount extra each month to be able to get their electricity from clean solar energy, generated locally, near where they live.
New Jersey has recently joined a growing list of states where Community Solar makes it possible to support clean, renewable solar energy – without having to pay extra. In fact, because clean renewable solar energy is so important to the state’s climate action planning, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has created a Community Solar Energy Pilot program which allows folks who sign up
New Jersey Sets National Precedent with Environmental Justice Bill Signing Today
(Trenton) - After decades of local struggle and grassroots advocacy, New Jersey made history today when Governor Murphy signed into law a first of its kind Environmental Justice Bill (S232 - Singleton/McKeon/Weinberg/Ruiz). The law will direct the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to deny or condition certain permits due to cumulative, disproportionate impacts of pollution in environmental justice communities. This bill is the realization of countless efforts by environmental justice communities from Camden to Newark that have long called on the state to protect
New Jersey Clean Water Action Announces 2020 Priority Endorsements
Clean Water Action is proud to announce our 2020 priority endorsements.