A City with a legacy in manufacturing and industrial success, made possible by the access to the Delaware River and established ports; infrastructure that is integral to local and regional businesses.

However, while businesses profit, Camden residents are hit hardest by the negative impacts from port operations. A result of air pollution from the diesel trucks and water pollution from the ships, to the environmental harm caused by the nearby facilities operating to crush scrap metals or burn trash, public and environmental health have suffered drastically with residents battling a number of respiratory illnesses, heart issues, rare diseases, and many other health challenges.

Camden for Clean Air is actively working with partners such as the Pacific Environment’s Ports for People Campaign, South Jersey Roots, New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance, and Clean Water Action to educate residents on the harmful impacts of port operations, advocate for policies that prioritize electrification of trucks and boats at the ports to limit air pollution, and hold polluters accountable for the environmental degradation that has been caused to our waterways and health.

Be sure to join us on our upcoming Port Tours listed on our homepage or reach out to GetInvolved@CamdenforCleanAir.org if you are interested in working together to host a Port Tour.