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2015 GOVERNOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD Environmentalist of the Year 2015 Wall Township Environmental Advisory Committee Wall Township Environmental Advisory Committee Chairwoman Wilma Morrissey accepted the Environmentalist of the Year award on behalf of the committee on Dec. 15. Here, she poses with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin and New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust Executive Director David Zimmer
The Wall Township Environmental Advisory Committee produced a unique pictorial book entitled, Life in Wall Township: Past and Present, which serves as the committee’s 35th Year Commemorative Heritage book. It includes more than 350 photographs and illustrations about local plants and animals; water bodies and waterways; gardens; farms; historic, natural, aesthetic, recreational, business and tourism sites; fire and police facilities; schools; churches and cemeteries; and, historic maps and documents. Previous efforts of the volunteer committee, created by township ordinance, include signage; environmental summits and fairs; environmental poetry, essay and poster contests for students; nesting platforms; rain gardens and flower gardens; a self-guided nature trail; open space acquisition; waterway cleanups; and anti-idling and water-pollution public information and signage campaigns. WALL TOWNSHIP — “If one picture can tell 1,000 words, then a new book visually showcasing the history of Wall Township will speak volumes to the eyes. The book blends both the past and the present by capturing it in pictorial form. In addition to historical and noteworthy sites, the WTEAC has included the environmental aspect of nature, namely flowers, wildlife, ponds, waterways, farms and gardens.” Coast Star – April 2, 2015
EPA Region 2 Environmental Champion Awards May 13, 2016 – Ted Weiss Federal Building 290 Broadway, New York City Wall Township Environmental Advisory Committee Award Winner
US EPA Region 2 Champion Award presented to Chairwoman Wilma Morrissey on behalf of the Wall Township Environmental Advisory Committee. Left: Murray Fisher, Guest Speaker, Founder New York Harbor School; Secretary Ellen Smith, Chairwoman Wilma Morrissey and Judith Enck, Regional Administrator Left: Murray Fisher, Guest Speaker, Founder New York Harbor School Below: Judith Enck (Regional Administrator)
“These individuals and organizations from across New Jersey are an inspiration, encouraging us to do our best to protect the environment every day.” Judith Enck
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Committeeman Clint Hoffman, Chair Wilma Morrissey, Ellen Smith, and Judith Enck, Regional Administrator
Committeeman Hoffman, Wilma Morrissey, Ellen Smith Award Winning Book Lobby Sign
Environmental Champions 05/13/2016 Contact Information: Jennifer May-Reddy ([email protected]) 212-637-3658 (New York, N.Y. – May 13, 2016) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today honored six individuals and organizations from across New Jersey with Environmental Champion Awards for their achievements in protecting public health and the environment. EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck was joined by Murray Fisher, founder of the New York Harbor School, to present the awards to this year’s recipients at a ceremony at the EPA’s offices in Manhattan. Students from Freehold, NJ also won the national President’s Environmental Youth Award competition while students from Medford, NJ received an honorable mention in the same competition. The awards are presented annually. “It is a privilege for EPA to be able to recognize the dedication and accomplishments of these environmental trailblazers,” said Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck. “These individuals and organizations from across New Jersey are an inspiration, encouraging >us to do our best to protect the environment every day.” Wall Township Environmental Advisory Committee The Wall Township Environmental Advisory Committee produced a pictorial book entitled “Life in Wall Township: Past and Present”, which is a 35th Year Commemorative Heritage book. The book includes over 350 photographs, maps, documentation and illustrations covering all of the icons of Wall Township, including local plants and animals, water bodies, gardens, farms, and historic natural sites.
The Wall Township Environmental Advisory Committee produced a unique pictorial book entitled, Life in Wall Township: Past and Present, which serves as the committee’s 35th Year Commemorative Heritage book. It includes more than 350 photographs and illustrations about local plants and animals; water bodies and waterways; gardens; farms; historic, natural, aesthetic, recreational, business and tourism sites; fire and police facilities; schools; churches and cemeteries; and, historic maps and documents. Previous efforts of the volunteer committee, created by township ordinance, include signage; environmental summits and fairs; environmental poetry, essay and poster contests for students; nesting platforms; rain gardens and flower gardens; a self-guided nature trail; open space acquisition; waterway cleanups; and anti-idling and water-pollution public information and signage campaigns. WALL TOWNSHIP — “If one picture can tell 1,000 words, then a new book visually showcasing the history of Wall Township will speak volumes to the eyes. The book blends both the past and the present by capturing it in pictorial form. In addition to historical and noteworthy sites, the WTEAC has included the environmental aspect of nature, namely flowers, wildlife, ponds, waterways, farms and gardens.” Coast Star – April 2, 2015
EPA Region 2 Environmental Champion Awards May 13, 2016 – Ted Weiss Federal Building 290 Broadway, New York City Wall Township Environmental Advisory Committee Award Winner
US EPA Region 2 Champion Award presented to Chairwoman Wilma Morrissey on behalf of the Wall Township Environmental Advisory Committee. Left: Murray Fisher, Guest Speaker, Founder New York Harbor School; Secretary Ellen Smith, Chairwoman Wilma Morrissey and Judith Enck, Regional Administrator Left: Murray Fisher, Guest Speaker, Founder New York Harbor School Below: Judith Enck (Regional Administrator)
“These individuals and organizations from across New Jersey are an inspiration, encouraging us to do our best to protect the environment every day.” Judith Enck
Plaque
Program
Committeeman Clint Hoffman, Chair Wilma Morrissey, Ellen Smith, and Judith Enck, Regional Administrator
Committeeman Hoffman, Wilma Morrissey, Ellen Smith Award Winning Book Lobby Sign
Environmental Champions 05/13/2016 Contact Information: Jennifer May-Reddy ([email protected]) 212-637-3658 (New York, N.Y. – May 13, 2016) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today honored six individuals and organizations from across New Jersey with Environmental Champion Awards for their achievements in protecting public health and the environment. EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck was joined by Murray Fisher, founder of the New York Harbor School, to present the awards to this year’s recipients at a ceremony at the EPA’s offices in Manhattan. Students from Freehold, NJ also won the national President’s Environmental Youth Award competition while students from Medford, NJ received an honorable mention in the same competition. The awards are presented annually. “It is a privilege for EPA to be able to recognize the dedication and accomplishments of these environmental trailblazers,” said Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck. “These individuals and organizations from across New Jersey are an inspiration, encouraging >us to do our best to protect the environment every day.” Wall Township Environmental Advisory Committee The Wall Township Environmental Advisory Committee produced a pictorial book entitled “Life in Wall Township: Past and Present”, which is a 35th Year Commemorative Heritage book. The book includes over 350 photographs, maps, documentation and illustrations covering all of the icons of Wall Township, including local plants and animals, water bodies, gardens, farms, and historic natural sites.
