For Immediate Release
August 6, 2025
Contact: Michelle Peal
C: (908) 313-4178
Environmental Leaders Kick Off “Enviro Fix in ‘26” Statewide Tours to Highlight Stakes in Gubernatorial Election
Camden, NJ - With the 2025 gubernatorial election already taking shape, environmental advocates came together in Camden today to demand bold environmental leadership from the state’s next governor. Organized by the New Jersey LCV Education Fund, the event marked the second stop in a statewide public education campaign titled “Enviro Fix in ’26.”
The Camden event focused on the urgent need for climate action, environmental justice, and community resilience as Camden faces worsening floods, poor air quality, extreme heat, and public health threats due to climate change.
“In Camden, we see firsthand how the climate crisis is not a distant threat but a daily reality. From extreme heat and flooding to poor air quality, communities are already feeling the effects, especially low-income families and communities of color. That’s why transitioning to clean, renewable energy is not just about protecting the planet—it’s about protecting our neighbors, improving public health, and creating good local jobs. Camden deserves a clean energy future that leaves no one behind.” Luke Pavlov, campaigns manager, New Jersey LCV.
At the center of the campaign is the 121-page “Enviro Fix in "26” policy guide, developed by a coalition of 25 organizations from across the environmental, public health, and social justice sectors. The agenda outlines actionable priorities for the next administration, including:
- Transitioning to 100% clean electricity
- Protecting clean drinking water and open space
- Creating good-paying union jobs in clean energy
- Lowering energy costs for working families
- Building community resilience to flooding and extreme heat
- Advancing environmental justice for historically overburdened communities
The guide is not just a vision—it’s a call to action for candidates and voters alike.
“CFET looks forward to a future where Camden's residents enjoy a healthy environment with clean air, clean water, and a livable future.” Jon Compton, executive director, Center for Environmental Transformation
“New Jersey Conservation Foundation stands with our environmental partners to make sure that our cities, like Camden, enjoy a high quality of life in this future climate reality,” said Jay Watson, Senior Fellow for Conservation Justice. “We are focused on making sure the next Administration stands behind necessary community driven green infrastructure investments and environmental action in all of our cities to address increased heat, flooding and other environmental conditions we face.”
“Between 2011–2024, New Jersey faced 14 climate disasters, costing taxpayers $7.9 billion and ranking 5th in per capita spending on climate impacts. Every county has seen at least five disaster declarations, yet the state still lacks dedicated funding for climate adaptation. As extreme weather intensifies, residents are calling for long-term, statewide investment in resilient infrastructure to protect communities and prevent future devastation. Local plans exist—but without sustainable funding, they remain out of reach. We need strong environmental leadership from both the incoming Gubernatorial and Legislative administrations.” Hana Katz, NJ program manager, Rebuild by Design.
“In Camden, we know what it means to live at the intersection of environmental injustice and community strength. Our neighborhoods have long faced the consequences of flooding, pollution, and extreme heat—yet we’re also full of resilience and determination. The next governor must prioritize the voices of communities like ours and invest in climate solutions that are equitable, community-driven, and lasting.” Shaneka Boucher, Founder of Social Responsibility Through Me and Former Councilwoman of Camden City.
Partner organizations for “Enviro Fix in ‘26” policy guide: NJ Audubon, Newark Science and Sustainability, Latino Action Network, NJ Chapter of the American College of Physicians, Rethink Energy NJ, Rewild, MNM Consulting, NJPEEC, NJ Policy Perspective, Duke Farms, Great Swamp Watershed Association, Isles, Tri-State Transportation Campaign, Water Spirit, ANJEC, NJ Future, NJ Sustainable Business Council, NJ Conservation Foundation, Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Rebuild By Design, Regional Plan Association, The Watershed Institute, American Littoral Society, and New Jersey Highlands Coalition.
To download the “Enviro Fix in ‘26” policy guide or learn more about upcoming events, visit www.njlcvef.org/envirofix26 or contact luke.pavlov@njlcv.org.
About New Jersey LCV Education Fund:
The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Education Fund is a nonpartisan organization that works to protect our environment by educating, engaging, and mobilizing people across the state to become more civically involved in environmental decision-making.