Greenwich Environmental Commission
The Greenwich Environmental Commission (GEC) consists of seven members and two alternates who are appointed by the Greenwich Township Committee on an annual basis. Each member serves a term of three years. The Greenwich Environmental Commission was first established in 1990 and it was re-established by Ordinance 3-11 in 2011 pursuant to pursuant to Chapter 245 of the Laws of 1968 (N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 to 40:56A-12), as amended by Chapter 35, PL. 1972.
The Commission’s mission is to advise and consult with the Township committee on all matters concerning the environmental needs of the Township.
As such, the Commission is established for the protection, development or use of natural resources, including water resources, located within territorial limits of Greenwich Township. The Commission conducts research into the use and possible use of the open land areas of the municipality and may coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes. It keeps an index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marshland, swamps and other wetlands, in order to obtain information on the proper use of such areas and may from time to time recommend to the Planning Board plans and programs for inclusion in the Master Plan and the development and use of such areas. The Commission reviews and makes recommendations with respect to Township acquisitions and administration of open space and other conservation areas and projects. The Commission also works to educate and engage residents of the Township in proactive environmental planning and community activities. As of April 2010, the Commission also supervises the Sustainable Greenwich Green Team and supports the efforts of the Green Team to work towards certification in the Sustainable Jersey program. The Commission's new (2010) Environmental Resources Inventory is being incorporated into the Township's Master Plan, which is due to be re-examined in 2016.
The Environmental Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal (OEM) Building at 1000 Ye Greate Street. The public is encouraged to attend.
Photo: Special Greenwich Township Meeting held on January 20, 2011 to discuss preservation possibilities for the 400-acre Girl Scout property at Sheppard's Mill Pond.
The Commission’s mission is to advise and consult with the Township committee on all matters concerning the environmental needs of the Township.
As such, the Commission is established for the protection, development or use of natural resources, including water resources, located within territorial limits of Greenwich Township. The Commission conducts research into the use and possible use of the open land areas of the municipality and may coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes. It keeps an index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marshland, swamps and other wetlands, in order to obtain information on the proper use of such areas and may from time to time recommend to the Planning Board plans and programs for inclusion in the Master Plan and the development and use of such areas. The Commission reviews and makes recommendations with respect to Township acquisitions and administration of open space and other conservation areas and projects. The Commission also works to educate and engage residents of the Township in proactive environmental planning and community activities. As of April 2010, the Commission also supervises the Sustainable Greenwich Green Team and supports the efforts of the Green Team to work towards certification in the Sustainable Jersey program. The Commission's new (2010) Environmental Resources Inventory is being incorporated into the Township's Master Plan, which is due to be re-examined in 2016.
The Environmental Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal (OEM) Building at 1000 Ye Greate Street. The public is encouraged to attend.
Photo: Special Greenwich Township Meeting held on January 20, 2011 to discuss preservation possibilities for the 400-acre Girl Scout property at Sheppard's Mill Pond.
2012 Environmental Commission
Mark Showers, Chair
Penny Watson, Secretary
Richard DeMarco
Carey Hedlund
Cliff Jones
William Van Pelt
Robert Watson
Alternates: Michael Ivanick, Mark Werley
Mark Showers, Chair
Penny Watson, Secretary
Richard DeMarco
Carey Hedlund
Cliff Jones
William Van Pelt
Robert Watson
Alternates: Michael Ivanick, Mark Werley
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes
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2013
January - no meeting February 6, 2013 March 6, 2013 April 3, 2013 - no meeting May 2013 - no meeting |
2012
January 4, 2012 February 1, 2012 April 4, 2012 May - Community Service day - no monthly meeting June 6, 2012 July 11, 2012 August 1, 2012 September - no meeting October 3, 2012 November 7, 2012 December 5, 2012 |
