Newark, NJ--On Saturday, April 17, 2010, the NJ Environmental Federation, the NJ Chapter of Clean Water Action, held its 24th annual conference, entitled "A New Decade of Commitment and Vision for the Environment" at Rutgers University Center for Law and Justice in Newark.

The conference gave participants access to a unique question and answer sessions with some of the nation's and New Jersey's top public officials including U.S. EPA Region II Administrator Judith Enck, NJ Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin, and Governor Chris Christie's Chief of Staff Rich Dagger.

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In addition, participants were able to attend dynamic workshops with experts covering areas such as sustainable water policy, climate change, toxic control substance act reform, environmental justice, green jobs, environmental politics, and children's health.

We would like to thank everyone who came out to support this remarkable event, especially our staff and board and conference participants, speakers, sponsors, awardees, and vendors. Thanks to all who were present, our conference became a powerful tool to not only envision a safer, healthier, and more sustainable economic and environmental future, but also to ensure political leaders are held accountable to help us to achieve this vision.

Just as your participation is vital to the success of our conference, your opinion is important as well. You can fill out the online survey OR print out and mail back the evaluation form to: 
NJEF, 1002 Ocean Avenue, Belmar, NJ 07719.

Power Point Presentations:

• Healthy Schools and Towns Power Point Presentation 
• 21st Century Water Management - Zach Gallagher
• Federal and State Climate Change Issues - Lynn Thorp
• Sustainable Jersey Power Point Presentation - Donna Drewes

We graciously thank sponsors of this event:

• 943 Steelworkers
• Wendy Benchley
• Clean Water Fund
• Cooper Pest Control
• Creative Risk Services, Inc.
• CWA Local 1036
• Delicious Orchards
• Bill and Sharon Finlayson
• The Gordon Foundation
• Green Mountain Coffee
• Jersey Coast Anglers Association
• Joe and Janet Tauro
• NJ American Water Company