Please click link below to view the Environmental Commission meeting notice for November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Little Egg Harbor Municipal building.

Environmental Commission November 21 2024 Notice

Vision Statement

The Little Egg Harbor Environmental Commission is comprised of community volunteers that are passionate about improving the quality of life for our residents by protecting our unique environment, educating the youth and community on sustainable habits and different ecosystems, along with supporting all activities in the community that impact protection, use, and restoration of natural resources and open space.

Goals and Objectives

Little Egg Harbor Township Environmental Commission is a team of 9 appointed citizens who are committed to the protection, development and use of natural resources within the township.

Accomplishments:

  • Little Egg Harbor Township has achieved Bronze Status with Sustainable Jersey.  This is awarded to municipalities who fulfill environmentally friendly goals in a given year.
  • Conducting town wide clean-ups
  • Held 1st Green Fair
  • Terrapin awareness poster contest with 2nd grade students
  • Present Environmental Hero award yearly

Future Goals:

  • Achieve  Silver Status with Sustainable Jersey.
  • Educate the public about protecting the environment and creating a sustainable planet

Other Little Egg Harbor Township Green Initiatives

  • Electric vehicle charging station at the Municipal Complex
  • Community Garden at the Senior Center
  • Solar powered light at Freedom Fields
  • 2 day township wide Yard Sale every July
  • Giffordstown Bog Wetlands Restoration at Pinelands High School

Environmental Commission meetings are held at the Little Egg Harbor Municipal Building.

Current Agenda:  October 24, 2024

2024 Meeting Dates:

January 25
February 22
March 28
April 25
May 23
June 27
July 25 (Cancelled)
August 22
September 26
October 24
November 21
December 19

2025 Reorganization Meeting: January 23, 2025

Little Egg Harbor Township

TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE EGG HARBOR ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE COMPLEX

665 Radio Road
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087

Phone: (609)296-7241

Hours: MON-FRI: 8:30am-4:30pm
(Except Scheduled Holidays)