Four Decades
Antique Night at the Shore!
Join us for an Antique Show and Appraisal Night at the Shore and and help raise funds for a good cause! Featuring expert appraiser Clara Johnson of Point Pleasant Antiques Emporium.
It's Simple: Back in RGGI for Clean Energy Now!
You can help make a difference by signing our petition and taking action today!
The Problem:
Governor Christie has taken New Jersey out of RGGI, squandering the state's opportunity for over $680 million in funding for clean energy over the next 8 years! On top of this major blow to progress on clean energy and clean air, Gov. Christie has already cut $700 million in clean energy funds in the last three years.
Playing in Safe Fields
fields free of toxic chemicals
Thanks to the support of NJ Environmental Federation members, we had 46 legislators sign on to co-sponsor the Safe Playing Fields Act (S1143 / A2412) this year. Unfortunately, despite these co-sponsors and the support of parents throughout the state, the vote on this bill continues to be delayed.
We need to send NJ legislators the message that ignoring children's health is unacceptable.The Safe Playing Fields Act will help protect children from toxic lawn pesticides. These chemicals have been linked in scientific studies to an increased risk of cancer, learning disabilities, asthma, birth defects, and reproductive problems, and children are more vulnerable and exposed than adults*. This historic legislation would finally end the use of these harmful chemicals on playgrounds and ball fields where our kids play.
We can maintain healthy, green playgrounds and ball fields without toxic pesticides. Sustainable, non-toxic lawn/field care methods cost less over time, are effective, and are healthier for both the landscape and our children.
Protecting New Jersey's Waters
Promoting clean, safe water from watershed to water tap. Campaigns for safe, affordable drinking water support integrated and innovative water policies to conserve, protect and restore water systems for our communities and environment.
Healthy, Safer Families and Communities
Advancing "upstream" solutions that protect peopole from toxic harm by reducing and preventing pollution at its source. Replacing consumer, cleaning, and pest control products with safer alternatives.
Global Warming and a New Energy Economy
Supporting energy policies and global warming solutions that create jobs and protect our water. Action to promote energy efficiency and clean energy reduces pollution, saves on energy bills, grows our economy and reduces dependence on fossil fuels.
Making Democracy Work
- Educating and empowering people to make a difference in public debates and policy decisions affecting their lives. Environmental justice requires decisionmaking that respects the rights of all to live in healthy communities. NJ Environmental Federation and Clean Water Action members get involved by calling and writing their public officials, urging support for enviromental and health protection policies.
EJ VOICE
- The goal of EJ VOICE is to build economic, social and environmental justice (EJ) in New Jersey's urban communities facing the disproportionate impacts of pollution. This is an initiative of Clean Water Fund, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization working with diverse constituencies for sustainable solutions that result in clean, thriving, healthy communities. The strength of EJ Voice lies in our ability to not only enact stronger local, state, and federal policies, but to work on a grassroots level, engaging and empowering people to make a difference.