About Environmental Commissions
Volunteers helping protect their communities’ environment
Under New Jersey Law, a municipality can pass an ordinance to establish an environmental commission. Composed of five to seven residents who serve as volunteers, Environmental Commissions advise local governments and act as watchdogs for environmental problems and opportunities. They inform elected officials and the public, serve on committees, research issues, develop educational programs and advocate for sound environmental policies.
Environmental commissions work on many issues, including open space preservation, smart growth, wetlands and water resource protection, green infrastructure, recycling and litter, environmental cleanups, wildlife habitat, energy efficiency and conservation and transportation. A growing number of urban environmental commissions are working with local officials to help revitalize their communities.
- Apply for 2011 ANJEC Environmental Achievement Award, (see Successful Commission Projects below for ideas)
- Upcoming Commission & Green Team Events
- A List of NJ Environmental Commissions
- What Commissions Do to protect the local environment
- Successful Commission Projects offer ideas on ways to help conserve natural resources, protect health and preserve open space in your community
- Commission powers, duties and accomplishments (Environmental
Commissions Resource Paper) (
241KB) - ANJEC Sustainable Land Use Planning Grants for municipalities and counties with Environmental Commissions
- ANJEC Training Opportunities
- Commissions Achievements
over the past 40 Years (
61KB) -A summary of stories contributed by commissions to honor ANJEC's
40 years of protecting the environment.
- FAQs about Commissions
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