Welcome
The Alpine Environmental Commission
focuses on the preservation of the environment in our borough,
with particular concern for the community’s tree resources.
A word about our responsibilities & activities:
Preserving & protecting the environment
Arbor Day celebration & seedling distribution
Alpine Tree City & Growth Award
Seasonal news:
Winter snow de-icers and the environment
Humus is available at the DPW for your garden
Commission publications & gallery:
How to attract butterflies to your garden
How to stop pollution from rain run-off
How to plant a seedling (4-up bookmark)
Commission reports & register
Helpful Links:
ANJEC (Assn. of NJ Environmental Commissions) http://www.anjec.org
Rutgers Cooperative Extension & Research http://njaes.rutgers.edu
NJ Dept of Environmental Protection http://www.state.nj.us/dep
Arbor Day Foundation http://www.arborday.org
Commission members:
Lorraine Mattes (Chairperson) • Susan Zuch (Co-chairperson)
Nancy Andrews • Jeanne Bonhomme • Carol Cochi • June Froncillo
Evelyn Passante (Alternate) • Mary Ellen Snow (Alternate)
Meetings are held as noted on the bulletin board in the Alpine Borough Hall
Contact us at: envcomm@alpinenj.org
The Alpine Environmental Commission is established for the protection, development or use of natural resources, including water resources, located within the territorial limits of the Borough, and shall have the powers provided in N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 through 40:56A-6, as the same may, from time to time, be amended.
Legislation:
http://www.ecode360.com/?custid=AL1893
Administrative (Chapter 22) Environmental Commission
General (Chapter 205) Tree Ordinance
