NJ Transit's Dirty Gas Project is Scrapped!

We did it! NorthJersey.Com reports “NJ Transit’s Controversial Transitgrid project is cancelled” and News 12 shares “NJ Transit Pulls the plug on troubled power plant but gets to keep the $503M in Federal money”

Waterspirit’s entire team extends our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible people power that have tirelessly fought over half a decade to prevent the construction of a dirty gas plant by NJ Transit. We knew there were other ways to get energy than by perpetual dirty gas. The unwavering dedication and relentless efforts we have put forth have paid off. Almost a year ago, coverage of our efforts were given the shining light they were due. Waterspirit’s Public Policy & Justice Organizer was present at every board meeting virtually and specifically was recognized for amplifying the fact that the majority of non-English speaking residents were unaware this potential deadly project was on the table. This is a tremendous win for the social justice advocacy extension of Waterspirit’s ongoing presence as a witness bearer and voice of moral reason.

Thanks to consistent determination, residents in Kearny can know for now that we have successfully prevented the harmful effects of a dirty methane gas plant. We must keep going because there are still bad projects with potential to harm communities, such as Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC)’s pending out of touch dirty gas plant. As Environmental Justice leader Maria Lopez-Nuñez of the Ironbound Community Corporation, shared today to the Associated Press, “If NJ Transit will acknowledge that their backup power system is no longer necessary, then we call on Governor Murphy to direct PVSC to do the same.”

By rallying together, providing testimony, creatively communicating to decision makers, raising awareness and engaging in meaningful discussions, you have successfully pushed for change. Thank you for speaking up for what you believe in and for helping to make so called New Jersey a better place for generations to come.

Let us celebrate this victory together, knowing that our collective efforts have made a lasting difference! Check Waterspirit’s calendar and Calls to Action page for more opportunities to get involved in protecting sacred water and life.