THE ISLAND HEIGHTS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
The Environmental Committee shall provide the governing body
with information & recommended actions pertaining to
the betterment of the environment
MISSION STATEMENT
Early this year Mayor Siddons and Council assembled a group of residents concerned with
the environmental issues confronting our great town. The purpose of the Committee is to make
recommendations to Council regarding what measures can be taken to protect the environmental
health and ecological heritage of our community.
At its early beginnings environmental protection was viewed as a luxury and
environmentalism was portrayed as a fringe movement. However, as we experience global
warming and the troubling effects of storm water run-off on the health of our surrounding
waterways, it's more apparent than ever that protecting the environment is a real global concern
which must be addressed at every level. After all, what good is boating when the water is too
unhealthy to swim or fish? What good is owning a waterfront home when it overlooks an unusable
river and bay? What will happen to our property values if the water that surrounds Island Heights
becomes even more polluted? Just ask the residents who were forced to endure the chemical
dumping of the 60's and 70's. Simply put, the health, safety and welfare of Island Heights is and
always will be directly related to the cleanliness our environment. Our goal is to protect your
property rights as we address the environmental issues that affect us all.
WHAT WE ARE ABOUT
- Protecting Our Property Rights By Encouraging Responsible Development
- Protecting Our Waters By Reducing / Eliminating Storm Water Runoff
Pollution
- Protecting Our Ecological Heritage Through Effective Tree Management and
Re-Forestation
- Communicating With Residents Regarding Their Environmental Concerns
- Encouraging Community Involvement With This Committee
- Protecting Our Property Values
WHAT WE ARE NOT ABOUT
- Taking Away Property Rights
- Forbidding Residents From Cutting Down Trees
Every resident has an open invitation to join us at Borough Hall for our meetings on the third
Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm. Each and every resident is encouraged to participate. We
look forward to your input.
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Advisories............. |
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 October 18, 2006
February 21, 2007
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Environmental Issues............. |
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June 12, 2007 |
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Approved Committee Minutes............. |
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January 16, 2008
February 20, 2008
March 19, 2008
April 16, 2008
May 21, 2008
June 18, 2008
July 16, 2008
August 20, 2008
September 17, 2008
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