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2005 Achievements
In 2005 the EHT Environmental Commission
accomplished:
Reviewed plans for proposed
developments and made constructive comments which were
delivered to the Planning Board by our Liaison Joe Lisa
Worked with Eagle Academy on
construction of an overlook at the Arboretum. Overlook
was dedicated and turned over to township on Earth Day,
April 22. We also planted a memorial tree in honor of
our late chairman Dick Bolger. We have now completed
Phase I and II.
Obtained a grant in conjunction with
Eagle Academy from the Geraldine Dodge Foundation for
funding of a solar well and shed/well house at the
Arboretum.
Obtained a grant from the Federal
Government for restoring the landscaping at the
Arboretum.
Worked with Miller School on Arbor
Day Presentation for 3rd graders.
We had our Second Annual
Poster Contest; we awarded prizes to the
winning students at a Township Committee
meeting, giving exposure to Arbor Day and
the students.
We distributed about 600
seedlings on Arbor Day at the school.
We planted the Arbor Day
2005 Tree at EHT Intermediate School. Tree
was purchased by the school.
Continued to actively participate in
our partnership with Eagle Academy which included
Meeting with various
grantors to secure solar power well and
landscaping for the Arboretum
Participated in the
Annual Workshop sponsored by the
Cape/Atlantic Transition Network of New
Jersey, which deals with creating community
service learning opportunities
Participated in an
international televised seminar which
included discussion with alternative schools
in France and the Netherlands regarding
Eagle Academy’s partnership with the
Environmental Commission
Attended League of Municipalities
Convention in November and wrote a report to Township
Committee based on what was learned at seminars.
Continued to increase public
awareness through monthly articles and reports in the
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