State pressed to issue stop-work order after EELC court victory on major fossil gas pipeline project in the Highlands
The decision means that the Tennessee Gas Project has no permit for the construction work they are currently conducting in the Highlands Preservation Area in West Milford, New Jersey, and are out of compliance with other state laws. Read about EELC’s court victory here: NJ.com: Controversial N.J. gas pipeline project in question after court victory […]
A win for the Musconetcong River Watershed
In a win for EELC’s client, Musconetcong Watershed Association the Appellate Division of the NJ Superior Court issued an important published decision on clarifying the interrelated processes environmental advocates and other “third-party” challengers must follow when requesting an adjudicatory hearing of NJDEP permit decisions and appealing those decisions. In Musconetcong Watershed Ass’n v. NJDEP, Docket No. […]
Eastern Environmental Law Center supports Clean Water Action’s Warehouse Convening Event
On June 24, 2023, Clean Water Action hosted a Warehouse Convening, which gathered advocates and stakeholders from across New Jersey that work for change in the siting and operations of warehouses. EELC produced a Fighting Warehouses FAQ in coordination with Clean Water Action to help community members understand some of the legal requirements for proposed […]
EELC submits letter of protest to FERC regarding NESE
EELC recently submitted a joint protest letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on behalf of clients Central Jersey Safe Energy Coalition, Food & Water Watch, NY/NJ Baykeeper, and Princeton Manor Homeowners’ Association, opposing Transco’s second request for extension of time to build the unnecessary and environmentally disastrous Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project. EELC […]
Welcome Spring!
Welcome Spring! Greetings from Eastern Environmental Law Center! We hope this newsletter finds you and yours staying safe and healthy. Here’s a sample of what EELC’s been up to this year so far: Meet Kaitlin, our new staff attorney! We’re thrilled to welcome Kaitlin Morrison, EELC’s newest staff attorney, to our team! Prior […]
American River to screen at NJPAC
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will screen American River, a feature-length documentary by Chatham filmmaker Scott Morris, in its largest theater, Prudential Hall, on Friday, January 20, 2023 7:00 PM. General Admission Tickets, $5, are Available at njpac.org. American River is an exciting cinematic adventure about an ambitious 4-day kayak trip down the Passaic […]
Giving Thanks
Dear Friends, We want to celebrate the year’s achievements with you and share the spirit of the holidays. We are also requesting your financial support so that we can continue our fight to protect New Jersey’s environment. There is much unmet need for our legal services, and we turn down requests because we do not […]
EELC submits comment to NJDEP regarding 2020 Environmental Justice Law
EELC recently submitted a comment to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on behalf of the New Jersey Progressive Equitable Energy Coalition (“NJPEEC”) regarding the 2020 Environmental Justice Law. The law requires NJDEP to evaluate the environmental and public health impacts of certain facilities on overburdened communities when reviewing certain permit applications. While supportive of […]
EELC files amici curiae brief in support of DEP’s 2020 C-1 upgrades
On July 20, 2022, the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division, issued an Opinion affirming the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (“DEP’s”) adoption of amendments to the Surface Water Quality Standards upgrading approximately 600 miles of streams and rivers around the state to Category One (“C-1”) antidegradation status. These “C-1 Upgrades,” adopted in April […]
nj.com: Recycling center burdened residents for years, needs stricter N.J. DEP oversight, non-profit says
“If the Camden non-profit was to be successful in its appeal to state officials, EMR would be required to expand its record-keeping, have additional permits to operate and adhere to the Solid Waste Management Act, the Eastern Environmental Law Center said.” Noxious smoke billowing into the southern part of the city. Explosions that could be […]
Spring 2022 Newsletter
Happy Spring from Eastern Environmental Law Center!. We hope this newsletter finds you and yours staying safe and healthy and enjoying spring. In this newsletter you will find updates on: Environmental Justice Clean Energy Open Space & Sustainable Development And More…
EELC files public comments with FERC on Transco’s proposed natural gas expansion project in PA, NJ and MD.
On April 25, 2022, EELC submitted on behalf of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation and the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters these comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) regarding that federal agency’s review of Transco’s proposed Regional Energy Access Expansion (“REAE”) Project. The REAE Project is an expansion of Transco’s existing natural gas […]
