The Edison Township Environmental Commission's mission is to improve the resident’s quality of life by providing leadership and vision in support of all activities within the Township that impact the protection, use and restoration of natural resources and open space located within the Township. The Commission will review Planning and the Zoning Board applications in order to identify potential ad
verse impacts or effects to the environment and will recommend actions to the respective Board, or to the Township Council, regarding local environmental issues including (but not limited to):
sustainability, solid waste management and recycling; clean water resources; storm water management; energy conservation and renewable energy resources; air, noise, and light pollution; transportation and circulation planning; preservation and use of parks and other open spaces; land use; and protection of flora, fauna, soil and landscape throughout the Township. The Commission coordinates with neighboring Environmental Commissions and will offer support to other environmental groups on local and regional issues. The Environmental Commission provides educational information regarding the care and stewardship of the environment to Township residents. The Edison Environmental Commission is a member of ANJEC – Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions – a private non-profit educational organization. ANJEC's mission is to promote the public interest in natural resource protection, reclamation and sustainable development and to support environmental Commissions working with community officials and concerned citizens. Throughout NJ, Environmental Commissions will:
• Use a wide range of information and approaches to inform the local government and residents on environmental issues, laws and programs.
• Promote regional and long-range environmental planning;
• Reach local citizens through educational programs, publications and meetings;
• Work with neighboring Commissions and other organizations to address regional and state-wide environmental problems;
• Play a coordinating role among the diverse actors in environmental protection including the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Soil Conservation Districts, local planning boards, boards of health, and utilities and development authorities.
