NAAC and NJEJA Partnership: Empowering Environmental Justice Communities
We are thrilled to announce NAAC's new partnership with the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance (NJEJA). Together, we are launching the Environmental Action and Literacy Hub Seminar Series, a program designed to empower community members in Environmental Justice (EJ) communities across New Jersey. From September 2024 to January 2025, this series is your opportunity to engage, learn, and make a difference. Through this collaboration, we aim to recruit four passionate community members who will participate in a transformative journey to develop a deep understanding of environmental justice issues and acquire the tools to advocate for their community's interests. With the increased demand for public engagement due to the NJ Environmental Justice Law, which enhances the power of residents in EJ communities to influence local environmental decisions, this initiative comes at a critical moment. Why This Matters The NJ EJ Law requires robust public participation, allo