Environmental Commission

Meetings

  • 7:30 PM   
  • Monthly
If a resident wishes to share information or has a concern, they may call, 973-680-4077 or send an
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All regular meetings of the Township of Bloomfield Environmental Commission will be held at 7:30 pm on the third Wednesday of each month via Zoom until further notice. All meetings will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, and members of the public are welcomed to attend.

View the 2022 Meeting Schedule

Agendas and Minutes:

Please see the agenda center for upcoming agendas and minutes from prior meetings.

Mission Statement:

The Bloomfield Environmental Commission provides assistance and vision to the Planning and Zoning Boards, Township Council, and Township agencies by advising on actions and policies of sustainability. In addition, the Commission will collaborate with businesses, residents, and neighboring communities on environmental issues of regional importance.  The Commission strives in every measure to foster a  sustainable community, which meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future through the effective and efficient use of natural ecosystems, social systems, and financial resources.

Objectives:

The Environmental Commission studies and makes recommendations to the Township Council, boards and agencies on issues that affect the natural and built environment, including: open space preservation, smart growth, wetlands and water resource protection, green infrastructure, recycling and litter, environmental cleanups, wildlife habitat, energy efficiency, conservation, and transportation.  The Commission will actively:

●    Review and comment on development proposals, Township ordinances, and State mandates.

●    Identify important environmental goals for the Township.

●    Support education of the public and the local government regarding environmental issues and pertinent regulations.

●    Encourage development to include maintenance and conservation of green space, open space and wetlands throughout the township.