The Passaic River CAG
History of the CAG
The Passaic River Community Advisory Group was formed in 2007 and won the CAG won the 2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Citizen’s Excellence in Community Service Award.
Core Values
The following values were developed by the Passaic River Community Advisory Group to represent the consensus ideals of the Passaic River community. These values are intended to guide federal agencies and other stakeholders in making sustainable decisions and taking responsible action regarding all aspects of the cleanup, restoration, and stewardship of the Passaic River.
Protection of Public Health
Env. Protection & Restoration
Economic Benefits
Community Benefits
Recreational Opportunities
Cleanup Process Effectiveness
CAG meetings are held every 2nd Thursday, bi-monthly, from 6-8pm & are open to the public. Meetings are currently held virtually via Zoom, but in the future, we hope to return to full or hybrid in-person meetings.
Sister Carol Johnston
Ironbound Community Corporation
Founding member of the CAG and life-long advocate for the Passaic River and Newark.
“What love reshapes my heart
my mind and my life.
Made in the water
out from the edge that is fertile,
The birthplace of new life into the deep
where everything grows more slowly.
Let this precious water wash over us and renew us anew."
Carol Johnston, SC - 2002
Sister Carol was born and raised in Newark and attended St. Vincent’s Academy. She was Director of the Women and Family Program at St. Columba Neighbor Club, Newark. She was project and planning Director for Ironbound Community Corporation.
“She was so persistent,” says Ana Baptista, [former] director of ICC’s environmental planning and programs. “Carol helped me to see the beauty of this waterway.”
2008 EPA Citizen Excellence in Community Involvement Award Winner: Carol Johnston
Carol Johnston passed away on March 25, 2013, after a courageous fight with cancer.
CAG Chairs
Ana Baptista
Baptista@newschool.edu
Michele Langa
michele@nynjbaykeeper.org
Application to Join CAG
Link to our Google form to apply for CAG membership and more information on the process.
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Passaic River CAG
A community driven group dedicated to overseeing the Superfund Cleanup
of the Passaic River
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