Clean Water Action

NJ Environmental Federation (NJEF) appreciates individuals who like to volunteer and help the environment. There are numerous opportunities available, from beach sweeps and river cleanups to fantastic environmental events taking place all year long. Read on below to find out how you can get more involved in your community, meet new people and help the environment! Environmental Organizations: Submit Your Volunteer Event!

Community Cleanup!

Earth Share of NJ (ESNJ) is part of a nationwide network of the world's most respected environmental and conservation organizations (including Clean Water Fund), and the state's only environmental workplace giving federation. Clean Water Fund works hand in hand with NJ Environmental Federation on important environmental research and education projects. ESNJ has been accepted as a participant in a NJ Clean Communities funded cleanup in Jackson Township.

For every 8 individuals who participate in this effort, for a duration of two-three hours, ESNJ will receive a minimum of $100 donation. Each additional 8 volunteers up to 24 that participates (300.00 maximum) will be entered in a drawing for an additional $200.00. Children 8 yrs. old and over are welcome to participate!

WHEN: Saturday October 27, 2007 at 9am.
WHERE: Meet at the Jackson Senior Center, located at 45 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson, NJ at 8:45 am.

If you are interested in participating or know someone who would like to support ESNJ please contact Jenny Vickers at jvickers@cleanwater.org or by phone at 732-280-8988.

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Get Out the Vote!

Want to help out the environment this election season? NJEF is working to Get Out the Vote (GOTV) in the 12th district to help elect NJEF-endorsed candidates Ellen Karcher for Senate and Michael Panter and Amy Mallet for Assembly. Come join NJEF in the volunteer activities of the Working Families Alliance (WFA). Various dates, times, and locations are listed below.

To volunteer or for more information, contact Jenny Vickers of NJEF at 732-280-8988 or jvickers@cleanwater.org or Margarita Hernandez of WFA at 973-623-1828 x236 or margarita.a.hernandez@gmail.com.

GOTV Phone Banking!

Come share in the fun, help the environment and get out the vote! Call fellow members. Let them know about our 12th district environmental endorsements and support for ballot question #3 to save our parks and open spaces.

Location:	Date/Time:
NJEF offices at 1002 Ocean Ave, Belmar and 559 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ	Various times and dates available.
229 Broad Street Red Bank, NJ	Tuesday to Thursday phone banks only. Calls are from 5:30 PM - 9 PM.
200 Daniels Way (off Rt. 79), Freehold, NJ	Sunday to Friday from 12 pm to 9 pm. Saturday from 12 pm to 6 pm.

Labor-to-Labor Walks with the Monmouth/Ocean Central Labor Council

• Meet at IBEW Local 400, 3301 Highway 138 East, Wall, NJ
• Walks are from 9 AM - 12 PM every Saturday: 10/20, 10/27, and 11/3

Precinct Captain Program

• Volunteers go door-to-door in their own neighborhood on their own time and report back to campaign.
• Campaign will provide literature, walking lists, and script

Get Out the Vote on Election Day

• If you are a union member with Monmouth/Ocean Central Labor Council, meet at IBEW Local 400, 3301 Highway 138 East, Wall, NJ

Why Help Elect Karcher, Panter, and Mallet in the 12th District?

NJEF endorsed Karcher, Panter, and Mallet based on their commitment to our environmental priorities and the stellar voting records of Karcher and Panter:

• Karcher is sponsoring the Coastal and Ocean Protection Council Act
• Panter is a key leader on the Assembly Environment Committee
• Mallet is a fresh voice, making the links between public health and the environment
• Karcher and Panter have secured increased protections for drinking water supplies like the Highlands and Manasquan, Metedeconk and Swimming Rivers, open space funds and global warming solutions
• All 3 will challenge the powers that be to reduce the corruptive influence of special interest money in politics, end eminent domain abuse, and ensure environmental justice.

Why Support Ballot Question #3?

NJEF is supporting state ballot question #3, the Green Acres, Farmland, Blue Acres and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2007. This will provide $200 million to keep NJ's open space, farmland and historic preservation programs afloat for one more year until permanent funding is put in place.

A "yes" vote will protect our drinking water, keep our beaches and rivers clean, prevent overdevelopment, safeguard wildlife habitat, protect forests and natural areas, preserve our farms, create urban parks, and protect our historic sites. Vote Yes On #3!

Thank you in advance for volunteering. With your help, we can make sure an environmental voice in Trenton continues to grow.

Remember Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 6th. Polls are open 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. For voting and poll location questions, cotnact your municipal (town) clerk.

Visit our election page for more information on NJEF's election endorsements.