Environmental Commission

Patricia Walker
Environmental Commission Secretary
Phone: (973) 267-8000 x 716

Mission

The Environmental Commission shall have power to conduct research into the possible use of the open land areas of the Township and may coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes, and may prepare various publications which in its judgment it deems necessary for its purposes. It shall keep an index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned in order to obtain information on the proper use of such areas, and may from time to time recommend to the Harding Township Planning Board plans and programs for inclusion in a Township Master Plan.

ROADSIDE CLEAN-UP

The Environmental Commission Road Side Clean-up Day is scheduled for May 2, 2026 from 9 am to 12 noon. All volunteers who are interested in assisting, please meet at the Kirby Municipal Building.

TREE GIVEAWAY

The Environmental Commission is holding their annual Tree Giveaway at the New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department on May 9, 2026 from 9 am to 12 noon.

Hunting Policy

For the current Harding Township Hunting Policy and Procedures Click Here. 

Emerald Ash Borer

 On March 16, 2016 a presentation was given by the Harding Township Environmental Commission and New Vernon Garden Club.

To watch the presentation given by Tree Tech expert Jon Rafalowski at Harding Township, please click here.

Spotted Lanternfly

Please click here for spotted lanternfly information for residents.

Additional Resources

1. Harding Resources
   1. DPW Recycling can be found on the Department of Public Works webpage
   2. Outdoor Lighting 
   3. Water and Waste 
   4. Recycling 
   5. Geographic Information System (GIS)
2. Morris County Resources
   1. Hazardous Waste Recycling
   2. Municipal Utilities Authority
   3. Mosquito Control
   4. Soil Conservation District 
3. New Jersey State Resources
   1. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
   2. Invasive Species Council
   3. Pesticide Disposal
   4. NJ Green
4. Association of NJ Environmental Commissions (ANJEC)
   1. Energy
   2. Water
   3. Pollution Prevention
   4. Model Ordinances
5. NJ Native and Invasive plants and Trees
   1. List of Native plants, shrubs and trees
   2. Invasive Species Council
   3. Harmful Plants
6. Using Fertilizer Responsibly
7. Best Practices for Green Building
8. NJ Clean Energy Program