NJ Tidelands Council Approves Utility License for NESE Fossil Fuel Project
May 6, 2026
Trenton, NJ - Today, the NJ Tidelands Council approved the Utility License for Williams Transco’s Northeast Supply Enhancement Project (NESE) fossil fuel project to construct over or under state-owned tidelands. This decision grants the final...
REPORT: New Jersey making progress on spending federal EV charging dollars, but still has a long way to go
April 30, 2026
TRENTON — New Jersey made meaningful progress on rolling out federal EV charging dollars in 2025, but the vast majority of funding remains unspent, according to a new Sierra Club report out today.
Power Play New Jersey Statement on NJBPU SAA Decision
April 22, 2026
“The decision to scale back New Jersey's State Agreement Approach (SAA) transmission projects is disappointing, however, fundamentally, a decision the Trump Administration forced on this state."
Statewide Environmental Leaders Call for Protecting New Jersey from Increasing Climate Related Flooding Threats and Implementing NJPACT REAL Rules
April 22, 2026
TRENTON - The New Jersey Protecting Against Climate threats (NJPACT) Resilient Environment and Landscapes (REAL) rules are integral for mitigating the flooding impacts of climate change and ensuring the safety and long-lasting wellbeing of our...
As Bears Emerge from Dens, NJ Still Lacks Comprehensive Non-Lethal Trash Management
March 31, 2026
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today that black bears are beginning to emerge from their winter dens, reminding residents to secure their garbage and potential food sources that attract them. The Sierra Club,...
One Last Chance: Coalition Unites Against NY Fossil Fuel Pipeline Threatening NJ
March 25, 2026
Atlantic Highlands, NJ – On March 25, 2026, a coalition of elected officials, environmental, fishing, business, and community groups gathered to urge Governor Sherrill and the Tidelands Resource Council to deny the final utility license necessary...
Scrap Metal Bills Released from Assembly Environment Committee
March 16, 2026
TRENTON, NJ – Today, members of the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee, including Assemblyman Kennedy, Assemblywoman Collazos-Gill, Assemblyman Bhalla, and Assemblyman Spearman, released two critical scrap metal bills, A2401(Moen) and ...
Governor Sherrill’s First Budget: Recommitments to Energy Affordability, Holding Big Tech Accountable, Funding NJ Transit
March 10, 2026
Trenton, NJ - Today, Governor Sherrill presented her first budget address to the Legislature for fiscal year 2027 (FY27). New Jersey is facing a roughly $3 billion structural deficit heading into the year. The overall budget proposes a record $60....
March Newsletter
March 8, 2026
Hold the Insta-Trash!
March 3, 2026
Following really strong advocacy by Clean Water Action, Sierra Club, Beyond Plastics NJ, and many others in New Jersey, outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy signed “Skip the Stuff” legislation on January 20, 2026.
