New Jersey LCV

Excited to announce that our Senior Director of Policy, Allison McLeod, will be presenting at the ANJEC Environmental Congress! Sign up for this insightful conference on flooding and open spaces and discover how you can make a positive impact on our environment. 📅 Date: Friday, September 27, 2024 🕒 Time: 9 AM - 4 PM 📍 Location: Votta Hall, Rowan College at Burlington County Learn more and register for this event: https://lnkd.in/exK9FuBg

#ICYMI our Senior Director of Policy was featured in a segment on NJ Spotlight News where she spoke about heavy rainfalls and green infrastructure. Be sure to watch and let us know how these changes are impacting you! https://lnkd.in/ec2Sjvzx

Our next PAC fundraising event is on Thursday, September 19 at 6:30PM in the Monmouth County area! This event will focus on the need to elect environmentally conscious officials who will help ensure that we’re decarbonizing our homes and businesses, since buildings are the second leading cause of emissions in New Jersey ⚡🏡 Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/e8HvzPdq

Did you know that eight of the 10 warmest Julys going back 130 years have all happened since 2010? New Jersey is among the nation’s fastest-warming states and we are being affected by increasingly dangerous storms. We need climate action now before it’s too late for our communities and environment. https://lnkd.in/e6BbyeQd

The 6th Annual Northwest New Jersey Rivers Conference is just over two months away! This event hosted by the New Jersey Highlands Coalition will commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the passage of the New Jersey Highlands Act and the Highlands Conservation Act. This event will include workshops discussing pollution and its impacts. We will be tabling at this event, and we hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/eqKYrkAe

Vineyard Offshore and Oceanic Network are partnering up to host a FREE offshore wind virtual event on Wednesday, August 28 at 11AM! This event aims to provide free offshore wind training for underrepresented groups including Tribal Governments, the broader Native American community, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, BIPOC, women, members of the global majority, people with disabilities, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. https://lnkd.in/eTNnKAeD

New Jersey’s dated infrastructure cannot handle the heavy rainfalls that we have experienced as of late. The water has nowhere to go resulting in flooding that holds traffic and puts our communities in danger. We need to implement solutions that will fight these dangerous floods! https://lnkd.in/eHSF9B-7

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Representative Pascrell. He was a climate champion who was committed to New Jersey’s working families and environment. Our condolences to his family, friends, and community.

Don’t miss your chance to attend Latino Action Network Foundation’s “Clean Energy Forum” TOMORROW at 6:30PM! Our Senior Manager of Community Organizing and Environmental Campaigns, Adrian Ghainda, will be talking about our work advocating for 100% clean electricity in New Jersey. https://lnkd.in/dGyTQKfE

The deadline to submit an endorsement application is THIS Friday, August 23! Please share with your networks 🗣️