- Environmental Commission
BEC MISSION STATEMENT
The Bloomingdale Environmental Commission (BEC) was created by the Mayor and Council in 1966 for the protection, development or use of the natural resources located within the territorial limits of the Borough. The BEC may include up to seven regular members plus two alternate members. The Environmental Commission makes recommendations concerning open space preservation, water resources management; air pollution control; solid waste management; noise control; the protection of all trees, soil, and landscapes; protection of flora and fauna; and environmental appearances. It may conduct research into the use or potential use of open land areas of the Borough, and study and make recommendations concerning all of the Borough's parkland, preserves and natural open space.
The Environmental Commission oversees the passive recreation sites and parkland. In addition, applications to the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment are reviewed by the Environmental Commission, as appropriate.
More information available: https://ecode360.com/35995255
Current Events
“Prescribed Burn” and “Forest Stewardship” bills are back! Allowing commercial logging on State lands and the “prescribed burn” bill that would expand the current prescribed burn program.
http://www.wolfenotes.com/2014/02/nj-forests-and-air-quality-at-risk-from-pending-legislation/
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2014/Bills/A1500/1275_U1.HTM
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=A1775
Public Land Logging Bill Resurrected and Up in Committee! Allowing for commercial logging on public lands Threatens some of the most environmentally sensitive places in New Jersey.
https://secure3.convio.net/scnj/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=1299
Highlands
http://www.njhighlandscoalition.org/
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/highlands/
Recycling
http://www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/recycling/
Passaic County
http://www.passaiccountynj.org/
Environmental Organizations
http://newjersey.sierraclub.org/
http://njenvironment.org/
http://earth911.com/
Watchdog Organizations
http://www.wolfenotes.com/
http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/
COAH
http://www.nj.gov/dca/services/lps/hss/
Articles of Interest
http://insideclimatenews.org/news/20111104/gasfrac-propane-natural-gas-drilling-hydraulic-fracturing-fracking-drinking-water-marcellus-shale-new-york
Maps
http://www.topozone.com/
Nature
http://njurbanforest.com/
