Haddon Township Environmental Commission

Annual Report to Mayor and Commissioners2013-2014Haddon Township Environmental CommissionMembersMaggi Liebe, ChairPeter Kroll, Vice Chair, CCMUAMaggi Downham, SecretaryJim Lex, CCIAMarlene FinizioNicholas BooninChristopher Squazzo, Liaison to Shade Tree CommissionGwenne Baile, Community GardensMelissa Kendall

ANJEC GRANTThe EC was awarded a $1,500 grant to prepare a map of the Townships Recreational and Open Space Areas. Map was drawn by resident artist Mark Parker. Here the partially completed map is displayed for comment at the Block Party. The sketch was also used in the Township calendar.

Education and OutreachTable at the Haddon Township Block PartyTable at the Green EventAvailable for School/Civic Speaking Events

Parks, Wildlife and CleanupsThese were from last year! January: Sponsored and participated in Martin Luther King Day clean-up March: Clean-up of Peters Creek and Tidal March West Collingswood HeightsApril: Earth Day clean-up event with Comcast at Newton Lake and the Historical Center GroundsMay: Bettlewoods clean-up and tree plantingsJune: Lees Lane Woods Clean-upSeptember: Crystal Lake and fields with Wrestling TeamOctober: West Collingswood Heights Woods and BallfieldNovember: Edison Woods with Girl ScoutsDecember: Participated and tabled at the Haddon Twp. PTA Holiday House Tour at the Environmental and Historical Center

Edison Woods Cleanup PhotosHere is where the clean up photos from last year should go.

Comcast Cares Day??Historical and Environmental Center PlanProposed layout for the Center designed by John Nystedt of the Delaware Riverkeeper.

Historical and Environmental Center Plan

Partnerships (last years!!)Partnered with the Green Team to host National Wildlife Day at Environmental and Historical Center in September.

Sponsored Arbor Day Tree Planting Event - Shade Tree Commission

Rain Garden at Van Sciver Elementary School in Partnership with Delaware Riverkeeper Network and SWCA

Partnered with SWCAs volunteer events for Earth Day, Trails Day and Fall Stewardship Day

Supported Space Shuttle Tree Planting at Saddlers Woods

The Green Team reorganized to become Sustainable Haddon Township and became a subcommittee of the EC

Participated in reorganization meetings of Newton Creek Watershed Association

Workshops and ForumsCommunity Gardens!The Commmunity Gardens project was a big success. All plots were sold and

Insert a photo!Workshops and ForumsOpen House Saturdays at Environmental and Historical Center continued through 2014.

These open houses will be held every third Saturday from 1 5 p.m., and will feature presentations by participating organizations and speakers.

13Workshops and ForumsSWCA hosts childrens education programs at Center and in Saddlers Woods

Planning Board Reviews Reviewed numerous plans and application to suggest increases in open space, revisions in plantings, less impervious surfaces, and environmental design changes.

Made continuous revisions to Open Space Inventory

Saddlers Woods StuffShade Tree StuffSaddlers Woods Bike Trail?Photo

Wish List and GoalsImprovements in cooperation with Public Works of New Jersey Avenue Park, Edison Woods, and the West Collingswood Heights Woods.

Improvements to grounds of Environmental Center including boardwalks, paths and parking lot demarcation, and exterior improvements such as siding and wall repairs.

Continue to improve exhibits and displays in the Center for increased visitorship.

Safe School path from the High School to MacDonalds access road

Restoration of Greenhouses at High School

Safe Routes to School program

Wish List and Goals (cont.)Completed Chicken Ordinance Report and delivered to Planning Board.

Successful first season of Community Garden program (Champion School)

Saddlers Woods Habitat and Trail Restoration in cooperation with SWCA

Support SWCAs pursuit of grants from agencies such as REI, William G. Rohrer Charitable Foundation, and National Fish and Wildlife

Work with Diocese to repair and restore outfall pipe discharging into Saddlers Run

Improve Communication among the commission, public works, and Key engineers to adequately provide input into township projects and plans.