CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer, featuring:
Calls to Action against plastic pollution;
photos from the Gratitude Walk;
invitations to Lament with Earth and to celebrate the winter solstice;
a chance to support this water work by giving to our Annual Appeal today (Giving Tuesday)!
LONG BRANCH, NJ — December 2, 2024 — Waterspirit, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the sacredness of water and advocating for environmental justice, is excited to announce the upcoming Joys of the Sea Gala. The event will take place on March 21, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM at McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch, NJ. This year’s gala will celebrate the incredible work of Waterspirit and honor Maya K. van Rossum, Delaware Riverkeeper and founder of the Green Amendment movement, who will receive the prestigious Suzanne Golas, Spirit of Water Award for her enduring leadership in passionately and proactively protecting the right to clean water and a healthy environment.
Safe, affordable, clean and accessible drinking water is a fundamental human right for all people-there are no exceptions. Unfortunately, access to sacred water is increasingly threatened by pollution, environmental degradation, and the overuse of harmful materials like plastic. Check out upcoming events related to this topic to learn more, get connected and take climate action together!
CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer, featuring:
Gratitude for our Annual Appeal matching gift donors, the Thomas Berry Foundation;
Gratitude Walk at Sandy Hook on the day after Thanksgiving;
Webinars about biodiversity and water pollution;
Photos from the Hand Crafted Gifts Workhop;
and more!
On December 4th, 2024, Waterspirit is joining partner organizations in showcasing a webinar on the dangers of AstroTurf -synthetic material used for sports with the initial intention of environmental conservation. While this material has become a popular alternative to natural grass for playgrounds, sports fields and landscaping, but its impacts on ecosystems, waterways and public health. This webinar seeks to bring the information into the publics awareness.
As we experience unprecedented drought conditions in the northeastern United States disproportionately, we must reflect on the complex relationship between water scarcity, the privatization of water resources, and the continued funding of fossil fuel infrastructure. Waterspirit’s team works to educate communities about the sacredness of water and the interconnectedness of all life. Water is a vital resource that must remain accessible to all, regardless of income or geography. In light of the current drought, we are sharing a few valuable resources to help you stay informed.
Waterspirit’s latest mailer HERE. Inside you will find:
-Waterspirit’s Annual Appeal
-Hand Crafted Gifts Workshop
-Book Club
-Winter Solstice
-Calls to Action
-Pictures from Waterspirit’s Volunteer Appreciation Brunch and MORE!
NJ is officially in a Drought Warning; these are the lowest levels of sacred water some areas have ever seen, including the Manasquan Reservoir. The public is strongly encouraged to reduce water usage. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued this statement, including the below conservation tips.
Waterspirit is ever-committed to educating communities about the environmental implications of hydrogen energy and the role of hydrogen hubs in the U.S. energy transition. Our ongoing concern about hydrogen hubs is that the continued use of fossil fuels and copious amounts of fresh water for hydrogen production would exacerbate environmental degradation in communities already burdened by pollution and drought. In this Environmental Health News double feature article, each of the potential areas across the land are represented. Waterspirit’s Public Policy & Justice Organizer, Rachel Dawn Davis, speaks from experience with the MACH2 Hydrogen Hub as to the failure of federal efforts to fully uphold Environmental Justice (EJ) principles, emphasizing the importance of transparent, inclusive decision-making in energy infrastructure planning.
In this week’s mailer you will find:
-A post-election message from our Executive Director
-A statewide drought update
-Ways to connect with Waterspirit’s community in person and online
-A recap from NJ Environmental Education Association convention & MORE!
