The sacredness of Earth is deeply interconnected with the well-being of all communities. It is more important than ever that public voices are heard in shaping the policies and investments that affect our ecosystems and future. Public comment is a powerful tool to ensure that decisions made by government and corporate entities prioritize sustainable, nature-based solutions over harmful investments in fossil fuels, hydrogen, or other systems that exacerbate climate impacts. These systems not only fail to address the root causes of environmental degradation but also put vulnerable communities at greater risk, particularly during times of extreme weather. Ask the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) to #StopDumpingOnNewark and prevent the 4th dirty gas power plant slated for the overburdened Ironbound community of Newark, New Jersey. Send this letter and register for public comment below.
Join us on Thursday, November 14th at 12:00PM ET via zoom for the next opportunity to ask PVSC Commissioners to re-think the project and start again with public health and renewable energy alternatives in mind. Register below using the new registration process.
We believe that participating in public comment empowers individuals to speak against nonsensical investments and advocate for policies that reflect ecological wisdom and justice. When we raise our voices together, we call for a shift toward systems that honor the sanctity of water, land, and life itself—systems that work with nature to prevent flooding, protect our resources, and build resilient, thriving communities. Public comment is an act of spiritual Earth care, ensuring that the decisions made today do not endanger future generations or the sacred balance of our ecosystems.
Please reach out with any questions: water@waterspirit.org
Go to PVSC’s website at www.nj.gov/pvsc
Step 1: Click on the link for 2024 Meeting Schedule and Remote Access Information
(http://www.nj.gov/pvsc/home/public/notice/pdf/20241030.pdf)
Step 2: Follow the instructions for joining via electronic device or via phone. For those joining via electronic device, you will be directed to a registration page as shown below. After entering the required information, an individualized link for the meeting will be sent to your email address. If you join while the meeting is in progress, you will be placed directly into the meeting.
Step 3: Please note that the registration link and associated meeting ID number will now change for each meeting, so going forward you will need to register for each meeting using this procedure.