Mission Statement for New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (NJLCV) is a non-partisan, non-profit, public education, policy making and political action organization that works to make environmental protection a top priority with elected officials, decision-makers and the voters. All New Jerseyans have a right to clean water, clean air and abundant open spaces that provide our food, outdoor recreation, connection to the natural world, economic prosperity and health. NJLCV will evaluate the environmental performance of elected officials; seek adoption and implementation of key policies, regulations and legislation; and endorse and elect environmental leaders to office in the Garden State.
Latest News: May 12, 2010
Environmental Activists Launch New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
Seek to connect and empower environmental voters
Call for more accountability and transparency with our elected officials
May 12, 2010, Trenton, NJ: Several of New Jersey's leading environmental activists launched the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (NJLCV), a non-partisan, non-profit, public education, and policy making organization that works to make environmental protection a top priority with elected officials, decision-makers and the voters.
"From the White House, to the state house, it's more important than ever that we advance strong environmental policies that protect the air our children breathe and the water they drink," said Shirin Bidel-Niyat, national LCV campaigns director. "We welcome the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters to the LCV family and we look forward to working with them to build a cleaner, safer, more sustainable future."
"NJLCV will seek adoption and implementation of key environmental and public health policies, regulations and legislation; evaluate the environmental performance of public officials, , and endorse environmental leaders for public office in the GardenState," explained Sandy Batty, Treasurer.
NJLCV will develop and publicize a “scorecard” on key environmental legislation and other activities, as well as a "report card" for the governor and senior administrative officials.
"Using the scorecard, NJLCV will track elected officials’ records to distinguish between those who act to protect and improve our quality of life and those who don’t," said Carleton Montgomery.
"NJLCV will develop a proactive environmental agenda seeking adoption of key policies and laws needed to safeguard the environment of every community – urban, suburban, and rural - throughout the GardenState," said Debbie Mans, Chair.
"We look forward to engaging with and supporting the efforts of all environmental organizations in New Jersey," said Eric Stiles, Secretary. "NJLCV will be drawing on the expertise of other environmentalists throughout the state for advice in establishing the organization's agenda and selecting what issues merit placement on the scorecard."
"Our goal is to empower the broader environmental community to become more engaged and effective in the public policy process, and by serving as a voice for that broader community," said Michele Byers, Co-Chair.
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New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
PO Box 1237
Trenton, NJ 08607-1237