Environmental Commission

Responsibilities

The Environmental Commission is organized to address multiple high priority initiatives which are all aimed at improving the environment and quality of life in Manasquan. Commissioners have each been designated to handle the major priorities established by the Town Council and the Environmental Commission. Priorities for the fiscal year are established at the annual organizational meeting held during January.

Priorities consist of the following, but not limited to:

• Town Cleanup, Document Shredding, Composting, Rain Barrel Workshop
• Beach Sweep, Monofilament Recycling, Stream Monitoring
• Communications/Outreach, Planning Board Liaison, Earth Day Events

Joanna McDonald is the Environmental Commission Secretary representing Manasquan High School Environmental Club.

Specific Commissioner's will be the focal point for each activity listed above. This includes developing the plans and objectives for each initiative, arranging resources to help accomplish the goals and managing the project to successful completion.

Citizens are always welcome. We look forward to meeting you at one of the upcoming meetings.