Washington Township Earns Sustainable Jersey Bronze

LONG VALLEY, NJ - Washington Township is a Sustainable Jersey certified community, one of only 212 in the state, earning a bronze level. Certified towns are an outstanding group of municipalities that are making important contributions toward the long-term goal of a sustainable New Jersey and world.

Bronze certification requires:

• Establishment of mandatory green team
• Implement 2 of 12 priority actions
• Complete actions in 6 of 18 categories
• Total of at least 150 points

According to officials, each level of certification requires the establishment of a mandatory Green Team. Municipalities accumulate points for taking actions in a variety of categories in the respective certification level. Along with attaining a certain number of points, a number of “priority actions” must be completed in order to qualify for certification. The associated number of points, priority actions, and actions taken within a certain number of categories for bronze and silver certification listed above must be met.

Washington Township's certification is good for three years.

Those interested in getting involved with Washington Township's green team and sustainability initiatives, join the Ad Hoc Green Team by filling out a volunteer application and submit it to the Township Clerk at the Municipal Building, fax to 908-876-5138 or email it to admin@wtmorris.net.

To participate in Sustainable Jersey free workshops and events held across the state, visit www.SustainableJersey.com.

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