Goals for 2012

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better"

Samuel Beckett



New Projects

Promote better use of township’s open space, marking trails in the Scullville Regional Park.
Map the Trail System when completed for visitors’ use.
Ongoing Projects

Continue to work with NJDEP Water Conservation Pilot Program; this project has been extended beyond its initial 3 years. We would like to get the School Board involved in water saving energy needs.
Continue to work with planning board on strengthening and upgrading our environmental ordinances and implementing some of the ideas from the Livable Communities Plan.
Arboretum

Maintain grounds, cutting grass and watering as needed
Apply stain to existing sheds for protection of wood
Complete solar project by adding outside electric outlets
Establish security system
Establish nice signage for the various Eagle Scout projects at the Arboretum, we hope as an Eagle Scout project
Continue to repair damage as we can due to ongoing vandalism
Arbor Day

Continue to promote Arbor Day
Miscellaneous

Continue to review plans, as required, to ensure compliance with our township ordinances
Continue to work with Boy Scouts on Eagle Scout Certification programs
Increase our members’ awareness and knowledge of environmental concerns effecting Egg Harbor Township by participating in appropriate, new workshops etc
Continue to publicize the Commissions activities and accomplishments in the Current, the Press and various environmental publications such as the ANJEC Quarterly Report, our website and Facebook page, etc.
Participate in EHT’s Clean Communities Day with Public Works
Continue to present Environmental Achievement Awards to a township businesses for exceptional landscaping
Continue to work with NJ Audubon Society member John Layton and Township Administration to identify retention basins suitable for bluebird houses













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