Members

Jerry Lewis – Chairperson
Beth McClain – Vice Chairperson
Jane Hankins – Secretary
Ken Strait – Liaison, Land Use Board
Marion Carll – Member
Paul Ritter – Member
Kim Roberts – Member
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Responsibilities

  • Prepare an Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI) on the natural resource characteristics and environmental features of Hopewell Township
  • Advise the planning and zoning boards about the impacts of proposals for development on such issues as flooding and runoff, open space needs, water and air quality, and plant and animal habit
  • Investigate environmental problems and offer solutions
  • Educate and inform residents on ways to help protect the environment
  • Advocate planned open space preservation

Private Well Outreach Project

The State of New Jersey, Department of Health conducted Private Well Testing in 2022 for Hopewell Township. A presentation was made to the Environmental Commission at its April meeting. A copy of that presentation can be found by clicking on the link below.

Private Well Testing Outreach 2022 Report

Meetings

The Environmental Commission meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm (unless otherwise specified). The meetings take place at the Township Office, 590 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton, New Jersey.

The 2026 Environmental Commission Meeting Schedule is as follows:

January 7, 2026- Reorganization Meeting

February 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

April 8, 2026

May 13, 2026

June 10, 2026

July 8, 2026

August 12, 2026

September 9, 2026

October 14, 2026

November 11, 2026

December 2, 2026

January 13, 2027- Reorganization Meeting

Stormwater

Please click here to be taken to the dedicated stormwater page.

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