Alex Downing

A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR✉️ As an organization, CCJ’s mission statement is the foundation for all the work we do: our mission is to ‘improve policy and regulations for the oversight of fossil fuel extraction and use; to educate, empower, and organize coalfield residents; and to protect public and environmental health.’ It’s never been more challenging […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Have you Seen Our New MAD-FACTS Billboard on Rt. 19? Keep your eyes (safely!) peeled the next time you’re driving north on Route 19 towards The Meadows Casino in Washington, PA for a glimpse of our new billboard bringing attention to the risks of fracking near homes and schools. It’s […]

A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR ✉️ Washington and Greene Counties are complex places impacted by policies from Presidencies dating back over a century that have ultimately landed us where we are now; where too many people are not getting by, where too many people are unable to feel safe and healthy in their homes, and […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Press Release: Cecil residents score a huge win: Increased setbacks for new well pads! After several hearings and years of community members’ working together and publicly raising their concerns, Cecil Township residents scored a huge victory: A revision to their zoning ordinance requiring a 2,500-foot setback for new well pads […]

NEWS AND UPDATES November 5th is Election Day: Make Sure You’re Ready to Vote! It’s finally time: next Tuesday, November 5th is Election Day. Your vote is your power — use it. We’ll come together to vote for the next President of the United States, along with the U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, U.S. Representative from […]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Our 30th Anniversary Fall Fundraiser is THIS WEEKEND! We’re just a few days away from our 30th anniversary celebration on Saturday, October 5th from 5 – 9 PM! We’re so excited to see friendly faces from across three decades of community building. Come celebrate with dinner, drinks, music by Aristotle Jones: […]