(New York, N.Y. - Mar. 24, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will join Make the Road New York, a community-based organization, tomorrow in Bushwick, Brooklyn as the social justice organization accepts an EPA environmental justice grant to conduct participatory research and outreach. Make the Road New York promotes economic justice, equity and opportunity for all New Yorkers through community, advocacy and many other support services. Environmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income in the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies.
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