The North Shore Community Coalition for Environmental Justice (NSCCEJ) is concerned about all environmental justice issues triggered by the heavy burdens currently placed on the North Shore of Staten Island, which houses a disproportionate amount of polluting facilities. See the EJ Profile and Toxic Sites pages for more information. There are so many issues to tackle – air quality, noise, water quality, land use, and contamination and degradation of once quiet residential neighborhoods. The list goes on and on. Currently, the Coalition has chosen two key areas to focus on: air quality and health concerns associated with exposure to diesel emissions and lead pollution. Visit our Asthma and Diesel pages for more information about the work we are doing.
Issues and Projects
*The information found on this website reflects the views of the North Shore Community Coalition for Environmental Justice, an independent, community-based coalition formed as a result of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Environmental Justice Community Showcase designation for the North Shore of Staten Island. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the EPA or any other federal or state agency, and no official endorsement should be inferred. Official EPA Environmental Justice Community Showcase information can be found here.