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Calendar Events

May 27 (Mon), 10:00 AM: Turtleback Rock, South Mountain Reservation
May 27 (Mon), 6:00 PM: Problems with New Jersey's Growing Deer Population
May 29 (Wed), 7:00 PM: Protecting Greater Canyonlands in Utah
May 30 (Thu), 7:30 PM: North Jersey Group Executive Committee Meeting
Jun 1 (Sat), 8:30 AM: Invasive Plant Pull at Hoffman Park-- Our newest park!
Jun 5 (Wed), 7:00 PM: Climate Change in New Jersey: Impacts and Solutions
Jun 8 (Sat), 10:00 AM: Sterling Forest Bare Rock Vista
Jun 8 (Sat), 10:00 AM: Island Pond Hike, Harriman State Park , Rockland County, NY
Jun 8 (Sat), 1:00 PM: Chapter Executive Committee
Jun 11 (Tue), 7:00 PM: Hiking and Biking in New Jersey

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SEA Speaks to Students	Fracking Rally, Nov 11	Trail Cleanup Outing	Roseland Transmission Lines
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Coastal Commission Released from Committee Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:44 -0400 As we move forward with rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy we need a process that is transparent and open to the public.This is not best achieved through a Czar but rather a Coastal Commission that looks at rebuilding the shore through regional planning.A Coastal Commission can fully implement adaptation and hazard planning, regional planning, green building codes, and taking steps to prevent future flooding.Establishing a Coastal Commission or Council would coordinate efforts to rebuild along the shore and ensure we protect vital infrastructure and properly plan and zone to keep people and property out of harm's way in the future. Many of the towns do not have funding or resources to do the kind of planning that is needed to rebuild after Sandy.Today the Assembly Environment Committee released A3920 (Barnes) which will establish a Coastal Commission. This is an important day for rebuilding our coast in a smarter and better way.This is the first real step in bringing ...more

Press Releases

Coastal Commission Released from Committee
Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:44 -0400

Taking COAH Money Means More Sprawl
Thu, 9 May 2013 12:53:06 -0400

BPU Puts Solar Program in the Shade
Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:22:11 -0400

HUD Approves NJ Inaction Plan for Coast
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:40:26 -0400

PSEG Taking Over LIPA Bad for NJ
Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:48:18 -0400

Keep the Frack Out of Our Water!

Hydraulic Fracturing, better known as fracking, which injects millions of gallons of water mixed with toxic chemicals, into the ground horizontally breaking up the bed rock to obtain natural gas. This may be one of the biggest risks to our water and our environment. The New Jersey Sierra Club has been working diligently to fight fracking from completely banning fracking in NJ & banning fracking wastewater from coming into our state.
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Tell Gov. Christie & State Legislators: Stop the lines!

An action alert to Governor Christie and state legislators asking them to oppose the construction of the Susquehanna-Roseland Transmission Line.

A Month of Action to Ban Fracking Waste! Call Key Legislators Today!

Call key legislatorstoday as aprt of our month of action to ban fracking waste!

Need Action on Climate Change & Renewable Energy!

Coastal Commission Legislation for a More Resilient Shore Up on Monday

Assemblyman Peter Barnes has introduced bill A3920 that would establish a 19 member Coastal Commission. This legislation would make the rebuilding process transparent and incorporate regional planning for climate adaptation.

Changes to Coastal Rules in Wake of Hurricane Sandy: Public Hearing and Comments

DEP revised coastal rules do not better protect our coast from future storms

GMO Labeling Bill Up for Discussion Monday! Can you help again?

Join New Jerseyians saying "Let me decide!" Call on the members of the Assembly Health Committee to vote yes on a bill to require the mandatory labeling of GM foods in their Committee meeting Monday.

Construction Starting on TGP Pipeline- But there is Still Hope!

Urge the DRBC to reopen the docket, complete a cummulative review, and hold public hearings on this pipeline

Tell Gov. Christie Climate Change Action Needed Now

Gov. Christie said climate change "is not a main concern". We need strong action now to protect our state from future storms

Bag Bill Passes Enviro Committee! Next Step- Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Enviro Commitee released the bill, now we need the Budget and Appropriations Committee to pass the bill.

Help Stop Bill that Will Eliminate Land Use and Environmental Protections

Bill A2586 would exempt private educational institutions from the Municipal Land Use Law, excluding citizens and local planning boards from the process when private colleges are involved.

Gov. Christie VETOS Fracking Waste Bill: Urge Legislature to Take Action

But we can still get these protections in place by calling on our Legislature to override the Governor's veto.

Stop Waiving Good-Bye to Environmental Protections!

Call on legislators to pass resolution opposing DEP Waiver Rule

Save Our Forests - Stop Logging on our Public Lands!

Some of the most environmentally sensitive state lands could be targeted for commercial logging under a bill currently moving through the Legislature.

The End of a Coal Era?

The 100^th coal plant since 2010 -- GenOn Generation Station in Portland, PA -- has announced plans for retirement!

We are winning as city by city, communities are standing up and saying no to coal and yes to clean energy. Public officials and energy utilities are realizing the economics and health problems caused by our addiction to coal just don't add up.

Let's continue this trend by adding more coal plants to this list and to promote a clean energy future!

This plant is the largest source of pollution in Northwest New Jersey causing not only environmental problems, but also affecting the health of the community around the plant. With this terrific news now the people of New Jersey and the country can breathe easier. Not only that, but our efforts have led to the equivalent of 11 million homes powered throughout the nation by clean energy! This amazing milestone, no doubt one of many to come, represents the hard work of our allies and thousands and thousands of concerned residents just like you!

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