Environmental Justice

What is Environmental Justice?

Environmental justice is defined in California law as “the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and incomes with respect to the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.”

Department of Toxic Substances Control defines environmental justice as “equal application of environmental protection for all communities and citizens without regard to race, national origin or income.”

Publications

• Department of Toxic Substances Control Environmental Justice Policy - July 2008
  
• The Public's Role in Environmental Decisions - October 2003
• Public Participation Policy and Procedures Manual

Fact Sheets

• Environmental Justice Community Outreach  
• Environmental Justice Community Outreach (Spanish)

News and Events

• Media Advisory: Environmental Justice Workshops Being Held by Cal/EPA
• Environmental Justice Workshops Electronic Press Packet - October 2004
• Cal/EPA News and Events

Pilot Projects

• DTSC (Forum) Pilot Project - "West Oakland Forum"

Links to Other Helpful Web Sites

• EnviroStor Database 
• Cleaning Up Sites
• Get Involved
• Cal/EPA
• Cal/EPA Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (CEJAC)
• National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC)
• US Environmental Protection Agency
• Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry