Climate Governance and Equity

Environmental Justice Mapping Tools

Interactive environmental justice screening tools and maps visualize key environmental justice indicators, such as demographic information and environmental and public health hazards, across a state’s communities. These tools increase transparency and allow decision-makers, activists, and residents to identify environmental justice communities and take action, and they are often utilized to direct state and federal climate funding to those who need it most. Although federal tools like EJScreen and the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) provide national EJ maps, several states have developed their own contextual mapping systems based on more accurate, local-level data.

Some states have socioeconomic data, air pollution data, and EJ community definitions established in the state, but they have yet to consolidate and democratize this data together. The efficacy of these mapping tools is contextual to the state and dependent on the public inclusion process by which the tool was developed.

The area of land or size of the population measured by state-specific tools have varying degrees of granularity, typically mapped by census blocks, census block groups, or census tracts. A census block is the smallest geographic unit, whereas a census block group consists of clusters of blocks and generally represents up to 3,000 people. Census tracts are small, relatively permanent statistical subdivisions of a county that typically represent between 1,200 and 8,000 people.

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EJ Tool Inventory

A map inventory of federal, state, and local environmental justice tools to support advocates, tool developers, and policymakers in choosing the right tool to use, developing and managing their own tools, and setting policies for the use of EJ tools in decision-making.

2024

Source:

Environmental Policy Innovation Center

Screening for Environmental Justice: A Framework for Comparing National, State, and Local Data Tools

A report featuring an analysis of screening tools and recommendations on how they can be used to advance environmental justice, based on a comparison of national, state, and local EJ data tools.

2022

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Urban Institute

Mapping for Environmental Justice Resources

A list of resources related to EJ mapping, including federal and state EJ maps and resources on EJ-related indicators.

2024

Source:

Mapping for Environmental Justice

Lessons from Advancing Environmental Justice Policy in U.S. Climate Alliance States

Lessons learned from California’s state practices regarding environmental justice mapping and screening, and how they relate to the cumulative impacts of pollution and land use in communities.

2020

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Environmental Law Institute

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Connecticut

Connecticut EJ Screening Tool

Connecticut EJ Communities

2023

Establishing Policies

New York

Disadvantaged Communities Map

Maps & GIS Tools for Environmental Justice

2023

Establishing Policies

Pennsylvania

PennEnviroScreen

Environmental Justice Areas Viewer

2023

Establishing Policies

Environmental Justice Areas Viewer (2023)

Washington

Washington Environmental Health Disparities Map

2019

Establishing Policies

Washington Environmental Health Disparities Map (2019)

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Status	State Sort descending	Region	YR Enacted
Not Enacted	Alabama Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Alaska Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Arizona Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Southwest
Not Enacted	Arkansas Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Southeast
Enacted	California Empty column CalEnviroScreen Establishing Policies CalEnviroScreen (2014) Empty column	West	2014
Enacted	Colorado Empty column Colorado EnviroScreen Establishing Policies Colorado EnviroScreen (2022) Empty column	West	2022
Enacted	Connecticut Empty column Connecticut EJ Screening Tool Connecticut EJ Communities Establishing Policies Connecticut EJ Communities (2023) Connecticut EJ Screening Tool (2023) Empty column	Northeast	2023
Enacted	Delaware Empty column EJ Area Viewer Establishing Policies EJ Area Viewer (2022) Empty column	Southeast	2022
Not Enacted	Florida Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Georgia Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Southeast
Enacted	Hawai‘i Empty column Justice40 Disadvantaged Tracts in Hawai‘i Establishing Policies Justice40 Disadvantaged Tracts in Hawai‘i (2022) Empty column	West	2022
Not Enacted	Idaho Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	West
Enacted	Illinois Empty column Illinois EPA EJ Start Establishing Policies Illinois EPA EJ Start (2022) Empty column	Midwest	2022
Not Enacted	Indiana Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Iowa Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Kansas Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Kentucky Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Louisiana Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Maine Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Northeast
Enacted	Maryland Empty column MD EJSCREEN MD Climate and Health Equity Mapper Establishing Policies MD EJSCREEN (2021) MD Climate and Health Equity Mapper (2021) Empty column	Southeast	2021
Enacted	Massachusetts Empty column Massachusetts 2020 EJ Populations Establishing Policies Massachusetts 2020 EJ Populations (2020) Empty column	Northeast	2020
Enacted	Michigan Empty column MiEJScreen: Environmental Justice Screening Tool (Version 1.0) Establishing Policies MiEJScreen: Environmental Justice Screening Tool (Version 1.0) (2024) Empty column	Midwest	2024
Enacted	Minnesota Empty column Understanding Environmental Justice in Minnesota Establishing Policies Understanding Environmental Justice in Minnesota (2023) Empty column	Midwest	2023
Not Enacted	Mississippi Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Missouri Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Montana Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Nebraska Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Nevada Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	New Hampshire Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Northeast
Enacted	New Jersey Empty column Environmental Justice Mapping, Assessment and Protection Tool (EJMAP) NJ Overburdened Communities Establishing Policies Environmental Justice Mapping, Assessment and Protection Tool (EJMAP) (2022) NJ Overburdened Communities (2022) Empty column	Northeast	2022
Not Enacted	New Mexico Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Southwest
Enacted	New York Empty column Disadvantaged Communities Map Maps & GIS Tools for Environmental Justice Establishing Policies Maps & GIS Tools for Environmental Justice (2020) Disadvantaged Communities Map (2023) Empty column	Northeast	2023
Enacted	North Carolina Empty column N.C. Environmental Justice Hub DEQ North Carolina Community Mapping System Establishing Policies DEQ North Carolina Community Mapping System (2020) Executive Order 292 (2023) N.C. Environmental Justice Hub (2024) Empty column	Southeast	2024
Not Enacted	North Dakota Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Ohio Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Oklahoma Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Southwest
In-Progress	Oregon Empty column The Environmental Justice Council is required to develop an EJ mapping tool by September 15, 2025. Establishing Policies HB 4077 (2022) Empty column	West	2022
Enacted	Pennsylvania Empty column PennEnviroScreen Environmental Justice Areas Viewer Establishing Policies Environmental Justice Areas Viewer (2023) Empty column	Northeast	2023
Enacted	Rhode Island Empty column RIDEM Environmental Justice Area Map Establishing Policies RIDEM Environmental Justice Area Map (2023) Empty column	Northeast	2023
Not Enacted	South Carolina Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	South Dakota Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Tennessee Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Texas Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Southwest
Not Enacted	Utah Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	West
In-Progress	Vermont Empty column The Agency of Natural Resources is required to develop an EJ mapping tool by January 2025. Establishing Policies SB 148 (2022) Empty column	Northeast	2022
Enacted	Virginia Empty column VA EJScreen+ Establishing Policies VA EJScreen+ (2022) Empty column	Southeast	2022
Enacted	Washington Empty column Washington Environmental Health Disparities Map Establishing Policies Washington Environmental Health Disparities Map (2019) Empty column	West	2019
Not Enacted	West Virginia Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	Southeast
In-Progress	Wisconsin Empty column The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and three other state agencies are developing the Wisconsin Environmental Equity Tool (WEET). Establishing Policies Wisconsin Environmental Equity Tool (WEET) Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Wyoming Empty column Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats. Empty column	West

Environmental Justice Mapping Tools

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