Environment South Orange

Welcome to Environment South Orange, a cooperative effort by the South Orange Environmental Commission and the Energy Policy Advisory Committee to provide citizens with information about local environmental and energy issues, as well as the background and initiatives of both these volunteer groups.

Earth Day has passed. But let's make every day Earth Day

Last Update: Sept.2, 2009

What's new on this website?

Ask an Expert	Green Giants of SO
Cap'n Dividend	Green Team
Clean Power Choice	Green Tips From Sierra Club
Coen Bros Do Clean Coal	Green TV - Discovery
Composting Worms	Leafy Green Solutions
CFL Safe Disposal	Maplewood's Green Goal
Energy in NJ	State Energy Master Plan
Energy Tips	Sustainable South Orange
Essex Environment Center	The Local - NY Times Blog
Grass Clippings - New Rules	Village Website
Great Swamp Wildlife Refuge	Young Environmentalist Corner

Things to Come
Ordinances	Climate Change	Go Solar
Completed Projects	Ask an Expert	Drinking Water
New Projects	Recycle	Storm Water
Forestry MP	Youth Programs	Maps
Dev Rights Xfer	Local Events	Master Plan
State Plan		Village Land Use

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Remember: It is illegal in NJ to idle your vehicle for more than 3 minutes. Click Here for more.

So What's New?

The Green Word
Writing contributions from South Orange
and Maplewood residents.

Grass Clipping Waste - New Collection Rules and Guide
A must read for home owners who have their
grass clippings picked up by the town.

Expanded Environmental News
A section devoted to environmental
news affecting our area and state.

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Dead Fish Spotted Floating in Rahway River

May 1, 2009. South Orange, NJ - Several fish were seen floating in the Rahway River from the bridge directly behind South Orange Middle School.

Environment Commision Chair, Janine Bauer notified town officials immediately upon hearing the story. The cause of the fish kill has not yet been determined. John Festa, the health official is continuing the investigation. Top

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