Lead-Free NJ

"New Jersey would lose more than $200 million in federal funding for a variety of projects, from lead-pipe replacement, chemical cleanup and stormwater management projects to money for fire engines, libraries, road construction and police departments, under legislation Congress is poised to pass this week." https://lnkd.in/eX7SrFMh

The Tea on Chemicals of Concern Webinar – Women’s History Month Special Date & Time: March 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST Location: Virtual on Zoom https://lnkd.in/eeSmPGPF

Debt isn’t scary when used the right way – it’s an asset! ??Join for the first of three exciting webinars hosted by New Jersey Future’s Funding Navigator! ?? They will be diving into how long-term debt can be used as an investment tool to improve and repair drinking and wastewater system infrastructure. Funding Navigator is partnering with the Environmental Policy Innovation Center, Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center, and @suburbanconsultingengineers to show you how the New Jersey Water Bank SRF can help fund long-term projects. ?? When: Thursday, March 27 at 12:00 p.m. ?? Where: Zoom ?? Register now: bit.ly/3ET6Nc5 Let’s shape the future of NJ’s water infrastructure together! ?? #WaterInfrastructure #DebtAsAnAsset #NJFuture #CapitalImprovements #Webinar #EnvironmentalFinance #SustainableDevelopment #NJWaterBank #NewJersey #CleanWater #WaterInnovation

Check out the great achievements from 2024 of the Housing & Community Development Network of NJ, an essential member of Lead-Free NJ: https://bit.ly/43hDp9l

"some places have implemented a Filter First approach to protect against lead exposure. This innovative approach is based on a simple but powerful principle: don’t wait until you discover water pollution; act proactively, filtering the water from the beginning." https://lnkd.in/eiHj97HK

NJDEP's Environmental Justice Advisory Council (EJAC) is holding its first public meeting in April 2025, and they need to hear from you! What environmental justice topics should EJAC focus on? EJAC wants to hear from overburdened communities across the state to learn about topics and concerns they are facing. Take the survey today! SURVEY CLOSES on FEB 27th. https://bit.ly/41ggwk5

“Black History Month is an important opportunity to highlight overlooked research that tells us lead exposure may be a factor in pregnancy complications and maternal health disparities.” Let’s discuss the silent threat to black maternal health. Read the full blog post here: https://bit.ly/4hRNEpg #blackmaternalhealth #blackhistorymonth #leadpoisoningprevention #leadpoisoningawareness #leadpoisoningpreventionpolicy #gettheleadout

Join the East Trenton Collaborative for Black History Month historical re-enactment & Bingo February 27, 5:00 pm

The red tape on the bowling pin sipper cups contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. Nazzaro Recalls Children Bowling Pin Sipper Cups https://bit.ly/434S0Fc

Lead in NJ drinking water was discussed during a conversation with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, state Sen. Jon Bramnick, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and NJEA President Sean Spiller, who are some of the candidates running to be New Jersey's next governor. Lead in drinking water is a huge issue affecting a lot of communities throughout New Jersey. Click here to view the full exchange: https://lnkd.in/eeGp7kUK (Lead in drinking water discussion begins at 49:40) #LeadPoisoningPrevention #LeadPoisoningPreventionPolicy