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ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMISSIONS |
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In 1968, the NJ State
Legislature passed a law authorizing
municipalities to set up conservation
commissions that would be advisory bodies on
natural resource planning and protection,
and open space issues. In 1972 the State
Legislature amended the law, expanding the
commissions' responsibilities to other areas
of environmental concern such as pollution
prevention and control, solid waste
management, noise control and environmental
appearance. At that time the name was
changed to Environmental Commissions. Today
Environmental Commissions are local
environmental advocates involved in a broad
range of activities.
The Holmdel Environmental
Commission (HEC), established by the
Township Committee in 1973, is an advisory
body of Township residents appointed by the
Mayor. The responsibilities of the HEC are
to: |
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Maintain an inventory of open
space properties, publicly or privately
owned, in the Township. |
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Maintain an inventory of
natural and environmental resources in the
Township. |
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Design, construct, and
maintain trails on Township properties and
conduct public walks on these trails. |
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Publicize our activities and
accomplishments by advertising, preparing,
printing and distributing reports, maps,
charts, plans and pamphlets. |
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Identify, research, and
advise the Mayor and Township Committee on
environmental issues that may affect the
Township and/or its residents. |
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Review development
applications and make recommendations to the
Planning Board and the Zoning Board of
Adjustment. |
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Review the Master Plan and
make recommendations to the Planning Board. |
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Funding for the Environmental
Commission is appropriated by the Township
Committee as part of the Township's annual
budget. In addition, the Commission seeks
grants from the state and other sources to
fund specific projects. |
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