6th Annual Environmental Justice Day March Saturday, May 2
CRCQL announces its 6th annual ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE DAY MARCH & Caravan, happening THIS Saturday May 2 at 11:30AM. Caravan means those of you who cannot walk the 2.5-mile march route can drive in your cars behind the marchers.
Join CRCQL and our allies this Saturday as we march for clean air and justice for Chester City, Delaware County and all communities impacted by pollution. Together we celebrate the pride of our city and vision for a healthy and green future without waste incineration. More details are below.
On Saturday, we will meet outside Chester City Hall (1 E. 4th St) at 11:30am, and the march begins promptly at 12pm. There is a shuttle van available for those with mobility issues, and a car caravan that will follow marchers for those who prefer to drive. Together, we will march to Reworld (formerly Covanta) trash incinerator at Front & Thurlow Street (approx. 2.5 miles). An after-march celebration will be held at MJ Freed (515 Avenue of the States) – all are welcome! Important transportation and other details are outlined below.
WHAT: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE MARCH & CARAVAN
WHEN: Saturday, May 2. Meet at 11:30am. March & Caravan starts at 12pm. Lunch & Program to follow (around 2:30pm)
WHERE: Meet at Chester City Hall (1 E. 4th St). Park at Chester City Hall if you are walking. If you are joining the car caravan, look for one of our volunteers who will direct you where to go. Bicycles and e-bikes are welcome! Lunch provided after march at MJ Freed (formerly CAAT Downtown – 1 block up from Chester City Hall).
IMPORTANT DETAILS
* Free parking is located at Chester City Hall parking lot on the south side facing Edgmont Ave. Look for parking signs.
* PLEASE USE BATHROOM BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT THE MARCH! There will not be bathroom access along the route. The closest Wawa is at Bullens & 22nd St for those traveling longer distance by car.
* Shuttle will be provided for walkers from Reworld back to City Hall at the end of the march
* Bring your own water & snacks!
* Weather is forecast to be 60 degrees with chance of shower in the afternoon. Please plan accordingly.
* Public Transportation:Chester City Transit Center (located at 6th & Ave. of the States) Access via SEPTA Wilmington/Newark train and bus services – see schedules.
* If you are a Chester resident and require transportation to the march, please respond to this email.
Get creative! Feel free to bring signs, noise makers, drums and costumes!
WHY WE MARCH:
Residents in Chester have a higher likelihood of having asthma, cancer and other illnesses due to the high levels of industrial pollution in the area. The largest polluter in our city and Delaware County is Reworld/Covanta trash incinerator. Built in 1992, it is the largest incinerator in the United States, and burns up to 3,500 tons of trash daily from NYC, Philadelphia, Delaware County and other locations. CRCQL and allies are currently rallying behind the Stop Trashing Our Air bill, presented by Philly Councilmember Gauthier, to end Philly’s burning of trash in Chester. We will be bringing attention to this bill at the march.
In addition, new polluting industries continue to be proposed for the region, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals and hydrogen hubs. The EJ March will call attention to this environmental racism and demand our leaders to prioritize our health. We remain vigilant in our fight for justice and clean air – join us!
Please feel free to email or call/text us with any questions, 484-402-7530.
