Fall Legal Update
Friends, From environmental justice and clean water to protecting open spaces, EELC is actively engaged in some of New Jersey’s most consequential environmental battles. Here’s where things stand: From NJDEPSome New Jersey communities live with far more pollution than others, and that’s no accident. Our state’s landmark Environmental Justice Law was written to change […]
Coalition Hails Third Circuit Decision Overturning NESE Pipeline Approvals, Calls on Governor Sherrill to Permanently Kill Unnecessary Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPT. 8, 2026 Contact: Anthony Campisi Anthony@WalnutLaneStrategies.com (732) 266-8221 Coalition Hails Third Circuit Decision Overturning NESE Pipeline Approvals, Calls on Governor Sherrill to Permanently Kill Unnecessary Project The federal Third Circuit Court of Appeals today dealt a major victory for the environment by striking down state water quality permits that are required […]
Defending an Overburdened Community: EELC and Jersey City Residents Fight Van Keuren Proposal
Reprinted from Tishman Center On Tuesday evening, April 28, the Tishman Center stood with Jersey City, NJ residents demanding the full enforcement of the state’s Environmental Justice Law. Some 100 people were gathered in person and 100 online at a hearing hosted by Van Keuren LLC to comment on its proposal to construct a new […]
Spring Legal Update
Friends, As we transition into spring, here are a few highlights of the projects currently on our docket. Environmental Justice In an exciting win, a New Jersey appeals court upheld New Jersey’s landmark Environmental Justice Rules. EELC Environmental Justice Staff Attorney Maggie Broughton argued the cause for amicus curiae New Jersey Progressive Equitable Energy […]
New: EELC files lawsuit against EMR Recycling and NJDEP on behalf of the Center for Environmental Transformation, Camden
EELC, on behalf of the Center for Environmental Transformation (CFET), has filed a lawsuit against both EMR Advanced Recycling, LLC, and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for failing to protect Camden residents affected by multiple fires at its facilities. EMR owns and operates a series of scrap metal facilities along the South Camden […]
PROTEST AND MOTION TO INTERVENE BY CENTRAL JERSEY SAFE ENERGY COALITION, FOOD & WATER WATCH, NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND, NY/NJ BAYKEEPER, PRINCETON MANOR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, SIERRA CLUB, AND SURFRIDER FOUNDATION
Read the court filing here.
Spring 2025 Legal Update
Greetings from Eastern Environmental Law Center We hope this newsletter finds you safe, healthy and enjoying spring. Here’s an update on our recent and ongoing work: Resisting an Unprecedented Assault on Environmental Protection “The most disastrous day in EPA history.” That is how former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy described March 12, 2025, […]
Job Opening: PT Development Manager
Job Summary: EELC is seeking a part-time Development Manager who will be responsible for implementing, adapting and ideating strategies to expand EELC’s advancement program. This person will work closely with the Executive Director and Board to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donations with an emphasis on growing the cadre of individual donors and support foundation […]
Bridge Point Developers Withdraw Appeal to the Supreme Court
Reprinted from The West Windsor Voice: On Dec 27, 2024 the Appellate Division of the Superior Court published their decision to vacate the Flood Hazard Area Verification and Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit issued to Bridge Point 8 (BP) on Dec 1, 2022. (DOCKET NO. A-1639-22). That means, the permit is no longer valid and […]
2024 in Review
December 2024 Dear Supporters, What an extraordinary year this has been — for everyone. First, the Board and our dedicated staff would like to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyful holiday season. We all know that great changes are underway on the political front. With new leadership in […]
NJBPU Approves Triennium 2 Energy Efficiency Programs: Investing in NJ Electrification
October 30, 2024 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Jackie.Greger@sierraclub.org Trenton, NJ – Today at 2:30PM, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) held a Special Public Meeting to discuss and approve the second Triennium energy efficiency program filings (Public Notice available here). Every three years, pursuant to the Clean Energy Act of 2018, utilities in […]
EELC Webinar: SCOTUS Overturns Chevron Deference
“Under Chevron deference, sometimes a win for EPA was a loss for the environment, and vice versa.” – Chris Miller, EELC Executive Director If you missed our insightful webinar about the US Supreme Court’s recent decision overturning of Chevron deference, we’ve got you covered. Watch it here. Learn from EELC attorneys’ expert analysis and breakdown of […]