Environmental Justice Workgroup
Are you passionate about improving air quality, healthy food systems, and access to safe, clean, and green outdoor spaces? Do you enjoy collaborating with people who care about making a difference for their community? This opportunity may be for you!
Join the Environmental Justice Workgroup
This is a new advisory group committed to advancing climate priorities and community-driven solutions lead by the County's Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice (OSEJ).
Apply to Be a Member
In addition to collaborating with others who care about people and the environment, members receive a participant benefit of $150 per meeting and training opportunities. To optimize participation, language interpretation and translation services are available. Members are selected through an application process by a committee from the County Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs/HHSA, Office of Equity and Racial Justice, Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice, and San Diego Air Pollution Control District's Office of Environmental Justice.
Information Session Registration
Please RSVP here. Learn more about the Workgroup or request application assistance at upcoming virtual information sessions on September 24 and October 24, 2024 from 4:30-5:30pm.
Workgroup Members Shape Meaningful Change
The Workgroup informs regional government climate initiatives offering a diversity of perspectives. The desired outcome is for communities systemically impacted by environmental injustices to have shared power in advancing sustainability efforts that directly affect their lives.
OSEJ is rooted in the belief that together we can co-create a San Diego region that is in ecological harmony, where community is celebrated and dedicated to the benefit of all. Environmental justice is defined by the State of California as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes, and national origins with respect to the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies". OSEJ intentionally and actively uplifts and engages with systemically impacted communities to create environmental resilience, reduce health hazards, and ensure all people have healthy and safe places to live, work, learn, and play.
Contact osej@sdcounty.ca.gov for more information.
Who's Listening
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Community Engagement and Outreach Manager
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Tribal Liaison
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Tribal Relations Management Fellow
FAQs
- What is the Environmental Justice Workgroup?
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Background Information
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About the Workgroup
- What will members of the Workgroup do?
- What are some of the benefits of participating?
- Why are monetary participatory benefits being offered?
- What are the desired qualities of Workgroup members?
- What are the expectations of Workgroup members?
- Is there a goal to have diversity reflected in the membership?
- Who is leading the group?
- How long is the term commitment?
- How many members will be a part of the Workgroup?
- What are some examples of projects the Workgroup will focus on?
- How and where will the meetings be held?
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Application Process
- How do you apply? What does the application consist of?
- How will the members be recruited and selected?
- Can we apply as a representative of a local organization or as an individual?
- How do I recommend someone for the Environmental Justice Workgroup (Workgroup)?
- Can County of San Diego employees participate in the Workgroup?
- Is there an age limit to apply for the Workgroup?
- How many applicants will be interviewed?
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Public Participation
- How can the public stay informed about the Workgroup's activities and are there ways for the public to participate outside of membership?
- Are there opportunities to collaborate with the Workgroup on environmental justice initiatives?
- How will the EJW's recommendations be integrated into projects and programs, and how will they be tracked for progress?