Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice

Mission Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice works with communities to create cleaner, healthier and safer neighborhoods. Vision DWEJ envisions Detroit as a vibrant urban center in SE Michigan where all thrive in environmental, economic, and social health. We aim to foster sustainable communities by: •Reducing health hazards •Encouraging sustainable development •Influencing economic vitality in the communities we serve Background Since 1994, DWEJ has been a voice for environmental justice in Michigan. Historically, minority and low-income populations have suffered disproportionately from environmental pollution, often because they have the least capacity to respond. DWEJ is dedicated to empowering urban residents to take a meaningful role in the decision-making process surrounding environmental concerns in their own communities. We are also about building connections—between jobs and a healthy environment, community development and environmental justice, community-driven policy and economic development.