Bridgewater: Thinking Green
A Helpful Guide for Green Initiatives

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 below on some of the helpful ideas 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. 258.

Congratulations Eco Awards Winners!!

Bridgewater Green Initiatives

Construction under way for new LEED Certified Green Municipal Building
http://www.usaarchitects.com/bridgewater

Pesticide and Fertilizer Free Parks and Open Spaces
Our parks and open spaces are maintained without fertilizers and pesticides to protect against harmful chemicals in the streams and groundwater.

Walkways and Bike Paths Available

• Middle Brook Trail
• Duke Island Park

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.

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.

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.

Aggressive recycling program
Recycling is mandatory for all Bridgewater Township commercial businesses. There is a maximum penalty of $500 for failure to recycle.

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