Fighting for a Better Freight and Goods Movement System in NJ

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Clean Water Action is working to protect communities all across New Jersey from the negative impacts caused by all aspects of the freight and goods movement system-from port to warehouse to delivery.

 

Clean Water in the News

N.J. county votes to spend $27.75M to preserve historic farmland
May 19, 2026 on NJ.com

Monmouth County approves $28M for Upper Freehold warehouse property
May 15, 2026 in Asbury Park Press

Advocates underscore pollution, push for clean truck program
May 21, 2025 in NJ Spotlight News

About 1 in 3 people live near an N.J. warehouse and its pollution. What will it take to stop?
June 29, 2024 on NJ.com

Urban warehouses add to NJ cities’ woes
June 20, 2024 in NJ Spotlight News

As warehouses proliferate across NJ, concerns rise over health impact for nearby residents
July 13, 2023 on NorthJersey.com

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Fighting New Warehouses in NJ: FAQ Fact Sheet

Eastern Environmental Law Center produced this FAQ in coordination with Clean Water Action to help community members understand some of the legal requirements for proposed warehouses in New Jersey. Building your understanding of the process will help you to identify opportunities to raise objections at the right time and place.

Fighting for a Better Freight and Goods Movement System in NJ: Fact Sheet

Warehouses have a significant negative impact on air quality, particularly in low-income and communities of color where goods movement is concentrated. Together we can ensure that the freight and goods movement in NJ is as sustainable and efficient as possible - without compromising the environment and the health of NJ communities and workers.
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