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Environmental Commission
Meetings
- 7:30 p.m.
- 2nd Tuesday of each month
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
- Patrick Nerney, Chairman
- Michael Morris, Vice-Chairman
- Joe Carey, Planning Board Liaison
- Elizabeth Benfanti
- Reeva Kymer
- Steven Ramiza
- Michele Taylor
- Tim Walsh, Alt. 1
- Nancy Boone, Alt. 2
- Councilman Harry Weber, Council Liaison
- Karen Dey, Administrative Assistant
The mayor appoints members. There is no confirmation required by the council per Ordinance Number 796, 796A, 796B, 796C.
The commission consists of 7 members, 1 of whom is a member of the Planning Board, and 2 alternates.
The mission of the Ramsey Environmental Commission is to:
The commission consists of 7 members, 1 of whom is a member of the Planning Board, and 2 alternates.
***THE RAMSEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION HAS BEEN RE-CERTIFIED,
ACHIEVING BRONZE CERTIFICATION THROUGH SUSTAINABLE JERSEY.***
ACHIEVING BRONZE CERTIFICATION THROUGH SUSTAINABLE JERSEY.***
Mission Statement
The mission of the Ramsey Environmental Commission is to:
- Maintain the environmental and ecological stability of the Borough of Ramsey by addressing environmental concerns and issues affecting the borough.
- Enhance decision-making by the local government by ensuring that environmental policies are integrated into all plans and projects.
- Support education of the public and the local government regarding environmental issues and pertinent regulations.
- Encourage maintenance and conservation of open space and wetlands in the borough.
- Review borough site plans and make recommendations to the local government.
- Update and maintain the borough's Natural Resources Inventory.
2011 Environmental Resource Inventory & Management
ERI Maps
- Base Map - Figure 1 (PDF)
- State Plan - Figure 2 (PDF)
- Regional Map - Figure 3 (PDF)
- Vermeule - Figure 4 (PDF)
- USGS - Figure 5 (PDF)
- Aerial - Figure 6 (PDF)
- LULC - Figure 7 (PDF)
- Elevation Hillshade - Figure 8 (PDF)
- Slope - Figure 9 (PDF)
- Surficial Geology - Figure 10 (PDF)
- Soils - Figure 11 (PDF)
- Erodible Soils - Figure 12 (PDF)
- Watersheds - Figure 13 (PDF)
- FEMA - Figure 14 (PDF)
- NJDEP Wetlands - Figure 15 (PDF)
- Surface Waters - Figure 16 (PDF)
- Protective Buffer - Figure 17 (PDF)
- Aquifer Recharge - Figure 18 (PDF)
- Wellhead - Figure 19 (PDF)
- Landscape Project - Figure 20 (PDF)
- Zoning - Figure 21 (PDF)
- Preserved Land - Figure 22 (PDF)
- Community Facilities - Figure 23 (PDF)
Additional Document Resources
- Ramsey Environmental Commission Annual Report 2019
- 2015 Annual Report (PDF)
- Composting Brochure
- Environmental Commission Questionnaire (PDF)
- Ramsey Composts
- Ramsey Environmental Commission Annual Report 2016
- Ramsey Environmental Commission Annual Report 2017
- Ramsey Environmental Commission Annual Report 2018
- Sustainable Land Use Pledge (PDF)