2009_Achievements

New Projects

Worked with NJDEP Water Conservation Pilot Program and Eagle Academy to create a series of Public Service Announcements concerning water conservation
Worked with NJDEP as part of the Water Conservation Pilot Program in creating a demonstration Rain Garden. A site has been chosen at Veteran’s Memorial Park with construction to start in the Spring 2010

Ongoing Projects

Arboretum

Continued to work with Eagle Academy on implementing the “No Child Left Inside” curriculum with the regular weekly classes held at the Arboretum throughout the summer
Completed construction of second storage shed
Performed routine maintenance at Arboretum throughout the year, including cutting grass, picking up trash, etc

Arbor Day

Continued to promote and organize the poster contest
Presented individual Environmental Achievement Award to John Ferry of Fresh Cut Lawn Service
Presented Excellence in Commercial Landscaping Award to ACUA

Miscellaneous

Continued to review plans, as required, to ensure compliance with our township ordinances
Continued to work with Boy Scouts on Eagle Scout Certification programs, planning installation of a bird creek at Arboretum
Continued to publicize the Commissions activities and accomplishments in the Current, the Press and various environmental publications such as the ANJEC Quarterly Report
Participated in EHT’s Clean Communities Day with Public Works
Continued to work with NJ Audubon Society member John Layton and Township Administration to identify retention basins suitable for bluebird houses. This project has been a great success and EHT is part of the Birdhouse Network with statistics reported to Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Attempted to work on strengthening and upgrading our environmental ordinances in conjunction with Planning Board and Livable Communities.