Environmental Justice Resources
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NJ Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Environmental Justice
A go-to website for all the information you need to know about New Jersey’s historical Environmental Justice Law, upcoming opportunities for public participation, and how to connect with statewide representatives on the Environmental Justice Advisory Council (EJAC) which CFCA Executive Director Kevin Barfield, is a member.
Read the 2026 NJDEP EJAC Work Plan for more information on the 4 working groups.
Subscribe to the bi-monthly newsletter for important announcements and statewide environmental justice updates.
NJ Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Justice Mapping Tool
An interactive map to learn about New Jersey’s overburdened communities, the various polluting facilities across the state and within overburdened communities, and the 15+ environmental stressors impacting the quality of life and health of New Jersey residents in environmental justice communities. This tool provides critical information that is used during the permitting process to determine which facilities will be allowed to operate and where.
American Lung Association’s Annual State of the Air Report
A report that is release each year detailing the quality of the air in each New Jersey county where purple air quality monitors exist to track the pollutants in the air and impacts on public health. The report provides each county represented with a letter grade to indicate how “good” or “bad” the air quality is; while Camden County has passed, it did receive a grade of “D” due to the number of days within the year that air quality was unhealthy and harmful to sensitive populations, which the report also provides insight into; such as number of residents with asthma, heart disease, etc.
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives Toolkits, Factsheets, Reports, and more
The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) is a multi-national organization focused on educating and advocating for vulnerable communities negatively impacted by the exploitation and environmental injustices that occur as a result of incinerators operating in our backyards. From bioplastics to batteries, chemical recycling to landfills, GAIA provides a plethora of resources for communities to use as policy guides in their fight against the continued operations of incinerators. Camden for Clean Air is a proud member of the Alliance.