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Clean Water Action is playing a pivotal role as chair the Coalition for Healthy Ports (CHP), a broad coalition of environmental, labor, faith, community, environmental justice and business organizations that seek to create sustainable ports in New York and New Jersey.

Green infrastructure uses innovative approaches to reduce storm water and sewage overflows, protect NJ’s water resources and drinking water, create green jobs and reduce climate change impacts including flooding and salt water intrusion. Green water infrastructure includes:

Rain and roof gardens, rainwater harvesting, and permeable pavements. Planting trees, restoring wetlands, creating stream buffers and functioning urban forests. Water efficient appliances and landscaping. Wind and solar power. Nutrient recycling in community gardens. Onsite wastewater treatment and safe reuse. Programs

Clean Water Action is working in New Jersey to reduce toxic chemicals found in everyday consumer products. Many of these chemicals are linked to cancer, asthma, and other respiratory and health disorders. Current priorities:

Reducing Toxic Pesticides

Most commonly used pesticides are harmful to our health, our kids health, and our pets health. Studies show a direct correlation between pesticide exposure and the development of cancers in children, such as leukemia, tumors and disease. Pesticides and phosphorus and nitrogen-based fertilizers also pollute drinking water supplies. Clean Water