Take Action

How to get involved and support environmental justice in your community.

Connect

Join and become active in an environmental justice organization.
Join the DEP and OEJ mailing lists to stay up-to-date.
Join your local environmental commission or shade tree commission and attend meetings. For more information on environmental commissions, visit the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC)
Follow DEP on social media to stay connected
Download the WARNDEP App and save the hotline number in your phone (1-877-WARN-DEP)

Learn More

Learn the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice.
Learn how to use available environmental justice and air quality tracking tools.
Learn about lead in homes and how to check if your home may be impacted by lead in paint or drinking water.
Learn about combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and green infrastructure.
Learn how to make home energy efficiency improvements.
Learn environmental terminology.
Learn the local, county, regional, state and federal government agencies that play key roles in environmental decision making.
Consider ways to green your transportation, whether by taking public transit, biking, ridesharing, or driving electric. There are many incentives available to make the transition to driving green easier.
Learn What You Can Do to help reduce Air Toxics in New Jersey.

Get Involved

Attend a DEP public meeting or submit comments.
Attend city and town council meetings.
Contact your community, state and federal representatives to share your comments about environmental issues. For more information, visit the New Jersey Legislature website or visit your local and county government website.
Teach youth and others about environmental protection and environmental justice.
Participate in local organizing efforts.

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