We in Bridgewater Township government realize our
responsibility to the environment and are promoting greener practices. Global Warming is a
highly publicized and much debated issue but we can all agree that saving money and having
clean air is good for everyone. There are many simple things you can do in your daily life
that can make a difference to your environment and help decrease carbon dioxide exhaust to
the atmosphere. These solutions can also save your home, office and automobile expenses.
To learn more about "Thinking Green" and saving money in the process, click
on the various Green Tips above, which we collected from various sites We hope you can find some green ideas and suggestions both rewarding and
interesting.
Please contact Bridgewater Township Environmental Officer John
Falcone for any further information and questions at environmental2@bridgewaternj.gov or at (908) 725-6300 ext. 5204
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Congratulations
Eco Awards Winners!!
Bridgewater Green Initiatives
Construction under way for new LEED Certified Green
Municipal Building
The
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System,
developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), provides a suite of
standards for environmentally sustainable construction. These standards are based on the
following six topics:
- Sustainable
sites
- Water
efficiency
- Energy
and atmosphere
- Materials
and resources
- Indoor
environmental quality
- Innovation
and design process
Bridgewater's
new municipal complex will be classified Certified under the LEED rating system.
http://www.usaarchitects.com/bridgewater
Walkways and Bike Paths Available
Soil Erosion Regulations
Construction projects and plans are evaluated from an
environmental prospective to protect from soil erosion, ensure the health of our plant
life and keep soil out of our streams.
Click
here if you need to apply for a soil disturbance permit.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Planning and Regulations
Stormwater pollution is a threat to all clean water -
from the smallest streams to our oceans. Bridgewater adheres to and enforces these
regulations to help keep pollution out of stormwater, which provides clean water for
everyone and a healthy environment.
Tree Preservation Ordinance
Bridgewater Township encourages property owners and developers to save or replace native
mature trees when making improvements to property.
To
learn more, click here to view Bridgewater's tree preservation ordinance.
Noise Pollution Ordinance
Bridgewater residents have a right to be ensured of an
environment free from excessive sound that may jeopardize the health, welfare or safety of
the citizens or degrade the quality of life.
To
learn more, click here to view Bridgewater's noise ordinance.
Recycling
Click
here to view Somerset County's recycling web page, which offers a wealth of
information on recycling. Additional recycling information can be found in the
Green Tips above.
