Updated: 03/10/10


Urban waterways are strongly influenced by impervious surfaces that generate large volumes of rapid surface runoff, contaminants and thermal loads. The effects of temperature extremes, nutrient loading, toxins, bed instability, current velocities and disturbance frequencies are all magnified in urban watersheds." -- Water & The Forest Service, USDA, January 2000


The mission of the Roxbury Environmental Commission (REC) is to enhance the quality of life in Roxbury Township by directing attention and organizing programs to protect our environment.


The Roxbury Community Garden and Environmental Center will be opening on April 1, 2010.

The cost of the plot is $15 per year.

If you are interested in gardening, contact the REC department to register your plot.

The Bylaws for the Garden can be downloaded here.  You will need MS Word 2003 or later.

Email: gardeninfo@roxburyec.org for more information or questions.

Attention families, Boy & Girl Scouts, Religious groups, and businesses who wants to help.

Help keep Roxbury Township beautiful. Contact us to pick a spot to adopt. All you need is a two cleanups a year commitment and a desire to pitch in.

New spots to be adopted will be posted here in the next few weeks.

December 18, 2008 Meeting Minutes
Source: Linda Lutz   2/12/2009
December 18, 2008 Meeting Minutes MORE>>

October 14, 2008 Meeting Minutes
Source: Jackie Vitiello   12/13/2008
October 14, 2008 Meeting Minutes MORE>>

 
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