Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission advises the Township, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of adjustments and acts as a local watchdog for environmental problems and opportunities. 

The Commission works to protect the use of natural resources, including open space preservation, water resource management, air pollution control, solid waste management, noise control, stormwater management, soil and landscape protection, and the protection of flora and fauna in general.

Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. on the lower level of the Municipal Building. There will be no July Meeting.

Click here for documents regarding the Environmental Commission Meetings

Environmental Commission Awareness Slides

 Upcoming Events

 Monroe Township Green Team Green Tips | Open PDF

Sustainable Jersey Luncheon Award Photo - November 2024

 Sustainable Jersey Community Energy Plan Information:

In the News

Rutgers Environmental Steward Program

Trail Maps

Thompson Park Trail Map

Thompson Park Conservation Area Trail Map

Jamesburg Park Trail Map

Trail Network Development

*For Trail Map, see Pg. 84 0f Trail Network Development

James Monroe Park Fitness Nature Trail

Take a hike in Middlesex County!  Click to find a location

Learn more about the Middlesex County Conservation Corps & our Open Space Preserves

Getting Ready for Spring

Monroe Township Trail & Bikeways Presentation at the GreenFair

Roadway Network Development

2020 Environmental Resource Inventory 

45 Ways to Green the Not So New Home

Chairperson of the Township Environmental Commission

• Reviews and inspects all development applications to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental laws.

• Follows up on all Board-approved developments to verify adherence to the approved plans with respect to environmental concerns.

• Consults with the Department Director, Township Planner and Township Engineer as necessary to ensure compliance with all matters of environmental nature.

Environmental Commission Agendas & Minutes

Environmental Commission Information