Events, Programs, Projects - Environmental Commission

Chatham Township Environmental Commission
(CTEC)

Events, Programs and Activities

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SPECIAL EVENTS:

Green Fair of The Chathams 2010

Eco Films & Discussions - Summer Showings

Composters & Rain Barrel Program: Save it to Spade it! and Soak it--Don't Send it! order form and info: click here

Interested in a Safe Lawn? Click here for information on our April 15th and April 19th Film and Discussion event.

Resource: List of water related films. Click here

Water Quality in The Chathams. Lecture, Tap Testing, Taste Test and More
Information

CTEC Recycle & Reuse Events (presently, twice/yr--Fall and Spring) Info at www.chathamtownship.org/recycling_main.html

A&M's Recycling Tips

Turn the Key—Be Idle Free; clean air campaign to reduce vehicular idling (events in Fall; some Spring events)

Riverside Clean Up (Annually in April)
2010 Cleanup Overview and photos.

PROGRAMS and PROJECTS:
Chatham Township’s Native Wildlife Habitat, 192 Southern Blvd. Chatham Township, NJ 07928

Recycling & ReUse

Community Garden

*Water Improvement and Protection projects, including ground water protection, Passaic River maintenance, and storm water management for existing homes and new construction

Home Renovations/New Construction “Q and A” Booklet or hard copy at the Chatham Township Municipal Building, and Library of The Chathams

*Healthy Lawns & Landscape (info about “green”/organic yards); *rain gardens: Community Garden Project; *CTEC Native Habitat Programs and the * “Native vs. Invasive” Program.

Implementation of Mayors' Climate Change Agreement initiatives as outlined in Chatham Township Resolution 2006-214, such as quantifying Chatham Township's carbon footprint, identifying alternative energy solutions, supporting sustainability projects, etc.

*Participation in the Sustainable Jersey Program

Conservation Projects

SCHOOL and SCOUT PROGRAMS:

Chatham Township’s Native Wildlife Habitat & Rain Garden
Storm Water Basin of Southern Boulevard Elementary School (SBS)
192 Southern Blvd, Chatham Township, NJ 07928

“Get Smart* Schools Recycle!” Program

School Green Teams Program, in which students participate in and help problem-solve local environmental & sustainability issues; students are in charge and their work is published

*Safe Routes To School Program (federal and state program that has been implemented in our area and with our schools)

BIN THERE! Recycling Program (helps to get recycling bins next to trash bins on fields, in parks, at playgrounds, church, school, work, municipal, and play areas)

Reusable Drink Containers / Back To Tap Programs