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
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.