Mission
The Environmental Commission was adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Florham Park on May 18, 1999 by Ordinance No. 8-99.
Specifically, it was established for the protection, development or use of natural resources, including water resources, located within the territorial limits of the Borough of Florham Park pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 245 of the Laws of 1968 of the State of New Jersey.
Primary Commission Duties
- Study and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council in areas of conservation and environmental protection, which shall include but not be limited to pollution control of all types; waste disposal, including sewage, garbage and solid waste; open space preservation, with emphasis on outdoor recreation needs, aesthetic flora and fauna preservation and beautification; and water resources.
- Plan local conservation programs and inform the public about those programs.
- Prepare, print and distribute informational materials that support the purpose and objectives of the Commission
- Keep an index of all open areas, publicly and privately owned, in order to obtain information on the proper use of such areas
- Recommend to the Planning Board, plans and programs for inclusion in the Master Plan of the Borough of Florham Park for development and use of such areas
- Operate conservation programs on lands donated or purchased for conservation purposes by the Borough of Florham Park
- Recommend to the Borough Council the acquisition of property to maintain, improve, protect, limit the future use of or otherwise conserve and properly utilize open spaces and other land and water areas in the Borough of Florham Park.