Our Mission
The mission of the Environmental Commission is to encourage the protection and appropriate development and use of the Township's natural resources. The Environmental Commission advises the Mayor and Council on land and water conservation and protection actions and pollution events; provides recommendations to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment on land development applications; and sponsors community education and engagement activities. Projects include Earth Day events, an annual community-wide clean-up, stream sampling with school students, endangered species protection, and activities addressing drinking water protection, tree preservation, and reforestation. Check out our 2023 Annual Report for more information.
NEW!! Environmental Resources Inventory and Annual Report
The ERI is an updated compilation of environmental features of the Township and includes maps, tables, and graphs that contain information on topics such as geology, climate, land use, and biology. The ERI was completed by The Land Conservancy of New Jersey in cooperation with the Township Environmental Commission. Environmental Resource Inventory 2017
Washington Township Receives Sustainable Jersey Certification in 2017!
Washington Township is proud to officially be a Sustainable Community after receiving our Sustainable Jersey Certification! We can count ourselves among the more than 200 New Jersey municipalities that have achieved this status. Washington Township will be recognized at the Sustainable Jersey Luncheon during the New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference, on November 14, 2017.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION 2026
Council Liaison:
Meeting Dates: See Attached Schedule
Meeting Place: Municipal Building - John W. Robertson Conference Room
| Vicky Binetti Chair |
1/1/2024-12/31/2026 3 year term |
| Anne Hastings Vice - Chair |
1/1/2026-12/31/2028 3 year term |
| Eric Feerst | 1/1/2024-12/31/2026 3 year term |
| Lisa Bertolini | 1/1/2026-12/31/2026 3 year term |
| Leon Lakritz | 1/1/2026-12/31/2028 3 year term |
| Chet Nawoyski | 1/1/2025-12/31/2027 3 year term |
| Keith Ludwig Planning Board Member |
1/1/2026-12/31/2026 1 year term |
| Rick Eckert Alternate #1 |
1/1/2025-12/31/2026 2 year term (unexp.) |
| Joseph (Jodie) Smith Alternate #2 |
1/1/2026-12/31/2026 2 year term |
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026:
The commission meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at Washington Township Municipal Building 523 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell at 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting Dates
- January 1
- February 5
- March 5
- April 2
- May 7
- June 4
- July 2
- August 6
- September 3
- October 1
- November 5
- December 3
Workshop Dates
- January 15
- February 19
- March 19
- April 16
- May 21
- June 18
- July 16
- August 20
- September 17
- October 15
- November 19
- December 17