At the 2009 National Rural Assembly, environmental justice (EJ) was raised as a critical issue for rural America. To explore these issues for the June 2011 Rural Assembly, telephone interviews were conducted with 22 representatives from government agencies, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and rural communities throughout the country. In addition, 20 responses to a national survey were received and compiled. The analysis and synthesis of these results provide the main content for this report.

Watch: “How Everywhere Can Be Home for All”| A conversation with Ray Suarez
Watch this powerful extended conversation with author, journalist and PBS television host Ray Suarez, a portion of which was originally featured at Rural Assembly Everywhere 2025, our national virtual gathering on Sept. 17.



