Fredon Township
Environmental Commission
Preserving our natural resources, protecting our open spaces, and fostering sustainable environmental stewardship across Fredon.
The Environmental Commission advises local boards and the Township Committee regarding open space easements, natural resources, and land use planning.
Preservation and Oversight
Guiding local preservation priorities. The commission focuses extensively on maintaining Fredon’s rural character, tracking local environmental inventories, and auditing ecological impact.
Oversight Area
Water Resources
Monitoring local watersheds, aquifers, and stream health to guarantee pure, secure municipal drinking water resources.
Oversight Area
Open Space
Evaluating ongoing preservation easements and assessing continuous greenways across local farmland properties.
active mission
Resource Inventory
Maintaining the township’s Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI) to inform critical local land usage boards.
Key Initiative Focuses
Our ecological and educational investments leverage four strategic categories.
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Clean Water Outreach
Educational programs detailing stormwater control adjustments, well water protection, and septic system care.
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Native Flora & Habitats
Promoting sustainable backyard strategies, removing aggressive invasive species, and safeguarding local wildlife paths.
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Community Recycling
Supporting clean community hazardous disposal initiatives, local composting methods, and litter reduction campaigns.
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Trail Maintenance
Tracking paths and municipal open space boundaries for non-motorized public use and passive outdoor recreation.
Public Participation
Residents are encouraged to attend open public sessions and volunteer during community cleanup activities.
Environmental Resource Library
The following planning documents and instructional links are open for citizen review in PDF layout.
