Detroiters deserve clean air, safe water and healthy neighborhoods.
Detroit’s resurgence is an opportunity to build a vibrant urban center where everyone thrives in social, economic, and environmental health. Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice makes Detroit and Michigan cleaner and safer.
WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE?
Communities of color are disproportionately exposed to polluted air, water, and soil. The most polluted zip code in Michigan, for example, is 84 percent black. Many communities of color that encounter toxic work conditions, environmental hazards, or polluted neighborhoods are also poor. Environmental justice shines a spotlight on the role that race and economics play in pollution.
Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice believes all Detroiters can thrive in a clean and healthy city.
DETROITERS WORKING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WORKS FOR YOU
LEADING THE WAY
The work of environmental justice is collaborative. DWEJ shares its deep expertise with others across Michigan and beyond–from business leaders to professors to lawmakers and more.
JOB TRAINING
As Detroit is rebuilding, DWEJ ensures environmental safeguards go hand-in-hand with career opportunities in environmental and construction-related industries for low-income, minority residents.
TAKING ACTION
DWEJ fearlessly shines a light on environmental burdens and their impacts. We are tireless advocates for and partners with people on the frontlines of environmental hazards.
FEATURED PROJECT
Write A House and Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice:
A Partnership for the Future of Detroit
DWEJ’s construction apprentice program provides real-world job training and bridges the gap between education and the beginning of a long, rewarding career. We are proud to collaborate with Write A House.
NEWS
You’re Invited! Join us for the Midwest Premier of “The Sacrifice Zone” on 4/20 at 7pm
Published: April 12, 2021 DWEJ is proud to be hosting the Midwest premier of the acclaimed short film, "The Sacrifice Zone". This event will be a Zoom Watch Party on Tuesday, April 20 starting at 7pm. "The Sacrifice Zone" is a story about the fight for environmental...
Solar Detroit: Message from the Creator of the Project
My name is Catherine “Cat” Diggs, former Manager of Programs & Outreach, at Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice (DWEJ) and have spent the past 10 months working on the Solar Stories of Detroit documentary project with my project partner, Alex da Veiga. We...
Solar Stories of Detroit
Building faith in the promise of a clean and equitable energy future for all Detroiters through the magic of storytelling
Politics and Environmental Justice – Why They Go Hand in Hand
Published: 4/13/2021 Politics. The mere mention of the word drives many people away, and often for good reason. Politics can be messy. Politics can be frustrating. Politics can be disappointing. Politics can also be the path forward to a better tomorrow. It's all in...
Every day, Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice helps Detroiters who are the most vulnerable to pollution.
We believe environmental rights are civil rights.
Will you help us build a better future in Detroit and beyond?