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Environmental Commission
Our goal is to protect Byram’s abundant natural resources and work with our Township's committees and residents to preserve our quality of life and keep Byram GREEN!
Located in the heart of the New Jersey Highlands, Byram Township is known as “The Township of Lakes,” having more than two dozen lakes and ponds within its 22.48 square miles. Byram Township is also the proud home of Allamuchy State Park, Waterloo Village, Wild West City and large areas of parkland with many, many miles of hiking, biking and cross-country skiing trails.
Established in October 1974, the Byram Township Environmental Commission participates in a broad array of Township issues. The ordinance establishing the Commission defines its responsibilities as "all things necessary to promote the conservation and development of the Township's resources, to provide the impetus and take leadership in natural resources planning, and to inform the public about local conservation programs and the need for conserving the natural resources of the Township." The Commission also reviews all applications before the Township Planning Board, including site visits and written comments submitted to the Board and applicants.
Link to the Musconetcong Watershed Association: http://www.musconetcong.org
"The Musconetcong Watershed Association (MWA) is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1992 to protect and enhance the Musconetcong River and its related resources. MWA members are part of a network of individuals, families and organizations that care about the Musconetcong River and its watershed. They are kept informed about issues concerning the watershed by receiving quarterly issues of the Musconetcong River News...MWA's primary mission is education and awareness. .. We carry out our mission through grassroots activities including educational programs in local schools, municipal government outreach, workshops and seminars for the public, stream cleanups and outdoor educational programs."
Prescription Drugs = Water Contamination - 08/14/2009
Rain Gardens - 08/14/2009
How Homeowners Can Protect Our Lakes, River and Wells - 08/14/2009
Environmental Commission Corner - Summer 09 - 08/14/2009
Environmental Commission Corner - Winter 09 - 08/14/2009
Spraying for Caterpillars - 08/14/2009
Living with Bears - 08/15/2009
Recycling E-Waste - 08/16/2009
Annual Report 2007-2008 - 08/21/2009
Decrease the Geese - 08/21/2009
Kilowatt Ours - 08/21/2009
Trails Powerpoint Presentation 2009 - 09/29/2009
TRI COMMUNITY TRAILS GRANT - 11/17/2009
A Film Showing: Food, Inc., Wednesday March 3rd 7:00pm, Intermediate School Library Annex - 02/23/2010
Grant Team Working to Link Byram, Hopatcong, and Stanhope Trail Systems - 03/04/2010
Aquatic Invasive Species - 06/18/2010
Hazardous Trees: Thirteen Questions to Ask. - 06/18/2010
King Corn, An Environmental Commission Presentation - 08/27/2010
Reducing stormwater pollution to our waterways - 09/01/2010
Appointed Members
- Member - Adam Rosenberg
- Planning Board Representative - Caryn Segal
- Open Space Representative - Daven Baez
- Alternate I - David Gray
- Alternate II - Jennifer Kreusch
- Secretary and Non-Voting Member - Margaret McGarrity
- Member - Michelle Rehse
- Township Council Liaison - Scott Olson
- Member - Sheila Hall
- Co-Chair - Susan Wise
- Member - Vacant
Upcoming Meetings
- Thu. 09/23 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Thu. 10/28 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Mon. 11/22 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Thu. 12/23 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Thu. 01/27 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Thu. 02/24 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Thu. 03/24 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Thu. 04/28 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Thu. 05/26 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Thu. 06/23 @ 7:30 p.m.