Resources
This page is where I collect and share resources that I refer to frequently. You can scroll down or jump to the specific area of interest by clicking on one of the buttons below:
Environmental Justice History + Foundational Documents
Principles of Environmental Justice
The principles were adopted by over 1,000 delegates on October 27, 1991 at the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit, held in Washington, DC. Read more →
Jemez Principles of Democratic Organizing
were drafted during a December 1996 meeting hosted by Southwest Network for Environmental and Economic Justice, in Jemez, New Mexico. The Jemez Principles offer guidelines for collaboration between participants from different cultures, political standpoints, and organizational types. Read more →
History of Environmental Justice
(by Dr. Robert D. Bullard). Read more →
Environmental Justice Policy
Equitable and Justice National Climate Platform
was developed by a group of environmental justice and national environmental group advocates in October 2018. The Platform identifies jointly desired outcomes and priorities for a national climate policy agenda which would improve the public health and well-being of all communities while tackling the climate crisis and environmental racism head-on. Read more →
New Jersey Passes Landmark Environmental Justice Legislation (2020)
The New Jersey state legislature made history on August 27, 2020, by passing the first-of-its-kind environmental justice legislation, which imposes new requirements on permit applicants in the state. Read more →
Environmental Justice in the Midwest
Michigan EJ Coalition: 2021 EJ Analysis of Carbon Markets
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Analysis of Grassroots Environmental Justice Groups and Indigenous Organizations in the Midwest
Midwest EJ Network report, authored by Victoria Loong and Jumana Vasi. Read more →
Assessing the State of Environmental Justice in Michigan
(Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition and the University of Michigan report, authored by Laura Grier, Delia Mayor, and Brett Zeuner). Read more →
Analysis of Grassroots Environmental Justice Groups and Indigenous Organizations in the Midwest
Midwest EJ Network report, authored by Victoria Loong and Jumana Vasi. Read more →
Hazel Johnson: The Chicago Woman Who Fought to Clean Up the Southeast Side
By Daniel Hautzinger. Read more →
Native and Indigenous
Decolonizing Conservation: A Reading List
by Sara E. Cannon. Read more →
is an online American Indian publication that operates on the premise American Indians / Alaska Natives / First Nations deserve accurate information about what is happening in Indian Country. Read more →
is dedicated to representing all historical Indigenous Nations across the Western Hemisphere, using traditional and given Tribal names. The website also highlights authentic Native-perspective books and other materials to bring awareness and representation of Indigenous Peoples of the Western hemisphere. Read more →
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Drinking Water
Learn more about her role in the Flint Drinking Water Crisis and how to engage her expertise. Read more →
River Network’s Drinking Water Guide: A Resource for Activists
(Jumana Vasi was the lead author of Section 6: How can community action and advocacy ensure safe and affordable drinking water?) Read more →
Press Coverage
JVasi Consulting in the news.