Roanoke Coalition for Environmental Justice

05/16/2025

https://actionnetwork.org/events/local-summit-4-roanoke-protect-democracy-and-vulnerable-neighbors?source=direct_link&

Join us to connect, strategize, and take action. More information and RSVP now →www.LocalSummits.org **Show up. Take action. Bring a friend.** 🎉

04/13/2025

04/04/2025

It's almost time! Show up, share your stories, and make your voices heard. 💪

03/22/2025

The urban forestry initiative, administered by the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation, was supposed to distribute $75 million in grant funding to about 100 different cities, nonprofit organizations and tribes to plant shade trees in neighborhoods that need them the most. The program was funded by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which included big investments in climate initiatives.

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/21/g-s1-55090/trump-dei-trees-removal-climate-change?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_term=nprnews&utm_campaign=npr&fbclid=IwY2xjawJMGAdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSo3mbZ-gpXERzkx0Z-qzeUgklS3HXNq_10m8A2iXkZxHgzQDBVuvmYaQw_aem_HeOLU2YtuJFrqT3QVf7PzA

03/18/2025

The Interior Department oversees more than 500 million acres of federal land, much of it suitable for residential use.

Under this agreement, HUD will pinpoint where housing needs are most pressing and guide the process by working with state and local leaders who know their communities best.

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03/18/2025

From Washington Park to Evans Spring, the city has long targeted open spaces in Black residential communities for the siting of garbage dumps, highways, and big box stores.

There is a term for this, Benjamin said — environmental racism.

https://www.roanokerambler.com/once-a-city-dump-washington-park-haunted-legacy-of-environmental-racism/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJFqSBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdnt27diJe4jfE10gM4V2iUs7I_WiC-gCmAvWR0cnzm3SLpUVwkzXbMpHg_aem_TKpCVAFpva1wpiyTOmWUYA

As Roanoke plans major upgrades to Washington Park, tensions linger over the city's history of urban planning in majority Black neighborhoods.

03/12/2025

DEQ is developing a statewide Comprehensive Climate Action Plan and wants your input!

📢 We’re seeking public feedback from Virginia residents on potential ways to reduce climate pollution across the state. Find out what this means for you and your community, and share your thoughts through DEQ’s Community Survey: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qeUKYsFOoE-GQV2fOGxzCVC8Dk4UohFOlps-0n7WWaJUOFFUMDNDU1NCTTNFTzdEQlRVNExQUFJERC4u&route=shorturl

Your feedback matters – DEQ will compile and analyze all public input received to better shape a plan that reflects the priorities of Virginia’s communities.

For more information, please visit deq.virginia.gov/our-programs/air/greenhouse-gases/climate-pollution-reduction-grant or email our team at [email protected].

03/12/2025

Wild Virginia is opening up applications for our Board of Directors!

2025 is bringing on new challenges for wildlife, clean drinking water, and our wild, natural places at large. We need the brightest, diverse minds leading the strategic vision of our organization to protect and connect these wild places.

Feeling down from doom scrolling and looking for a productive way to plug yourself in? Join us!

If you're curious about what our Board does and if you are a good fit, you can learn more about here: https://wildvirginia.org/learn-about-the-wild-virginia-board-of-directors/

03/10/2025

Out now: the 2024 edition of the State of Our Waters! 📖

The 2024 edition will be mailed out to all Stormwater Fee payers over the next two weeks. Similar to previous years, the State of Our Waters will highlight our department’s projects, events, and goals, but this year is extra special since it is our 10 year anniversary edition. Learn more about what we’ve accomplished in our ten years as a City Utility and what we’re looking ahead to for the next ten years. Together, we can create a Clean Water Legacy!

For an online version, click the link in our bio.

03/09/2025

I approve this measure!!

His bill would allow localities to require commercial developers to put solar canopies over large parking lots. Developers say that drives up the cost.

03/03/2025

The Virginia Council on Environmental Justice (VCEJ) is an advisory body that advises the state's executive branch on environmental justice issues. The council's goal is to protect vulnerable communities from environmental harm &:

💚 Create a framework to address environmental justice concerns
💚 Recommend policies to limit harm to disadvantaged communities
💚 Ensure that environmental justice concerns are understood

Access their annual report & sign up for updates here:https://www.naturalresources.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/secretary-of-natural-resources/pdf/ej/2024-VCEJ-Report.pdf