Environmental Commission
Secretary: Cynthia Keller Phone: 908-996-4276 Hours: 9 am-3 pm on Mon, Wed, Fri; 9 am-12 pm Tues,Thurs
Open Space/AgricultureCoordinator (volunteer): Liz Schmid
Members: The EC is composed of 7 voting members appointed by the Township Committee for 3 year terms. There are 2 alternates (appointed for 2 year terms, one expiring each year), who don't vote unless regular member(s) are absent. The Township Committee member is chosen annually by the Township Committee and is non-voting.
Purpose: The EC is an advisory commisison to the Township Committee. Its responsibilities include to protect, develop or use natural resources. Also acquires property, development rights and easements.
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KINGWOOD TOWNSHIP
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
ANNUAL NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS
Please take notice that the regular meetings of the Kingwood Township Environmental Commission shall be held during the calendar year of 2010 beginning at 7:30 P.M. at the Kingwood Township Municipal Building located on County Road 519 and Oak Grove Road, in Kingwood Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey unless rescheduled in conformity with the Open Public Meetings Act.
January 26, 2010 July 27, 2010
February 23, 2010 August 24, 2010
March 23, 2010 September 28, 2010
April 27, 2010 October 26, 2010
May 25, 2010 November 16, 2010
June 22, 2010 December 16, 2010
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Agendas:
Minutes (to be posted after approval):
Environmental Resources:
Internet Resources Concerning Naturally Occuring Arsenic in Ground Water
NJDEP Arsenic Guide: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dsr/arsenic/guide.htm
NJ Geological Survey Arsenic in Ground Water Information Circular: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/njgs/enviroed/infocirc/arsenic.pdf
NJ Geological Survey Arsenic Treatment Guide: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/pwta/Arsenic_Treatment.pdf
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For Information and to download the following:
Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI) update (January 2009) Click here
Conservation Plan Element of the Master Plan (October 2008) Click here
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Environmentally Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs: Over the counter and prescription medications should not be disposed down the drain because septic systems are not designed to remove pharmaceutical compounds and they may end up in your local waterways, and may eventually be found in your drinking water. Properly disposing of unwanted and expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications in the trash promotes a healthy aquatic environment and prevents accidental poisoning and intentional abuse. What should you do?
NJ Dept. of Ag. Jersey Fresh: Search for Pick Your Own Fruits and Vegetables
Rutgers NJ Ag. Experiment Station: Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance
Septic System Information for Homeowners in Kingwood Township (pdf document) July 2007
2005 Environmental Commission Newsletter (pdf document)
Kingwood in the News: Town-by-town: How municipalities are Going Green in the Courier News Monday April 23, 2007
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Kingwood Township
Physical Address: 599 Oak Grove Road and Route 519, Frenchtown NJ 08825
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 199 Baptistown, NJ 08803-0199
Phone: 908-996-4276 Fax: 908-996-7753