* * Michele Siekerka has just been named the Assistant Commissioner of Water Resource Management at the NJDEP. We are very concerned about her appointment since she has no background in engineering, water supply or water quality. The New Jersey Sierra Club believes there is an inherent conflict of interest since she is also serving currently as a chairman of the board of Roma Bank. Roma Bank Corp. invests money in shopping centers, office parks, and residential developments. We are concerned as her job as Assistant Commissioner she is involved in water and sewer permitting as well as water supply. The President of Roma Bank is the former Republican state Senator Peter Inverso. The bank is very active politically in trying to weaken environmental protections.

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Bergen County Freeholders Will Vote on Gas Pipeline Wednesday
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:13:50 -0500

When It Rains, It Pours Sewage
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:20:24 -0500

Ban Fracking in New Jersey NOW!
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:20:11 -0500

Christie More Hot Air
Wed, 8 Feb 2012 16:29:43 -0500

The Chapter has led the fight against PurGen, a $5 billion, 750 MW coal plant and carbon capture and sequestration project proposed in Linden. Because PurGen poses serious public safety and environmental risks, the Sierra Club formed the Arthur Kill Watershed Alliance to stop this dangerous experiment. We had our first victory in December, when the Linden City Council rejected a memorandum of understanding that would have paved the way for the project. In early 2010, a second memorandum of understanding was approved; however the Sierra Club and the Arthur Kill Watershed Alliance continue the campaign to stop PurGen as it goes through the permitting process.

On Tuesday May 24th there will be an EPA hearing in Philadelphia on the proposed rule to limit mercury and other air toxics emitted from power plants. This is the first federal rule to limit mercury pollution and will have a significant impact on coal and oil plants around the U.S. Come to the public hearing and show your support for clean air protections! Sign up for the hearing now!

The dirty energy industry has fought Clean Air Act requirements to reduce power plant pollution for decades. It's time to stand up to polluters and defend public health. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently proposed a clean air protection for life-threatening hazardous air toxics, such as mercury and arsenic. Air toxics are dangerous pollutants which cause serious health problems including asthma, respiratory disease, cancer and pre-mature death. Mercury, a particularly harmful air toxic, builds up in the environment and contaminates the fish we eat. Mercury exposure is of greatest concern to pregnant women and young children. It can cause developmental disabilities and neurological disorders in developing fetuses.

These new EPA protections will help prevent disease and hospitalizations, reduce public health costs and save lives. Support these EPA life-saving measures and send your comments to Administrator Lisa Jackson NOW.

Senate and Assemby Bill Tables 2012 - 2013 added