ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
(Township Code §2-60)
The Environmental Commission requires four members present to make a quorum.
The mayor selects Chair and appoints not less than five, but not more than seven members and allowed 2 alternates. Meetings are typically held the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEMBERS AND EXPIRING TERMS
Kathy Goodwine (Land Use Board Representative) - 3 Year - 12/31/2028Arthur Howard - 3 Year - 12/31/2026
Bejoy Poravanthattil - 3 Year - 12/31/2027
Marco Michanowicz - 3 Year - 12/31/2026
Amanda Gruber - 3 Year - 12/31/2028
Ahaan Khasnis, Student Liaison - 1 Year - Non-Voting - 7/1/25 - 6/30/2026
Robbinsville Stormwater Management
Engineering Stormwater
NJDEP: CLEAN WATER NJ TIPCARDS
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FOR MUNICIPALITIES
RUTGERS GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE GUIDANCE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT: SCOPE
Flood control, groundwater recharge, and pollutant reduction through nonstructural or low impact techniques shall be explored by the Township of Robbinsville before relying on structural Best Management Practice (BMP).
Structural BMPs should be integrated with nonstructural stormwater management strategies and proper maintenance plans. Nonstructural strategies include both environmentally sensitive site design and source controls that prevent pollutants from being placed on the site or from being exposed to stormwater. Source control plans should be developed based upon physical site conditions and the origin, nature, and the anticipated quantity or amount of potential pollutants. Multiple stormwater management BMPs may be necessary to achieve the established performance standards for water quality, quantity, and groundwater recharge.
HOW TO BE A CLEAN WATER RAINGER
WHAT IS NON-POINT SOURCE POLLUTION?
STORMWATER ORDINANCES
Robbinsville's natural resources have long shaped the lives of its inhabitants. The Lenape Indians, who inhabited the lands of Robbinsville for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans, relied upon fish, game, and plants from the area's streams and upland forests. They also made good use of the region's rich agricultural soils.
The high-quality soils of the Robbinsville area also played a major role in its settlement by Europeans. Almost immediately after their arrival, Quaker and Presbyterian settlers began to clear the forest and work the land, cultivating grain, fruits, and vegetables. In recent decades, significant areas of the township have experienced suburban growth, representing a break from its long agricultural past. Despite intense development pressure over the past 25 years, the township has been vastly successful in preserving open space with close to 2,000 acres preserved under former Mayor Dave Fried.
Robbinsville remains focused on acquiring conservation easements on as much of the township's remaining farmland as is practical. As of July 2009, some 3,153 acres, or 24 percent of Robbinsville's total acreage, had been permanently preserved for open space through purchases and easements. Hundreds more acres have been secured in the ensuing years, including the Miry Run Recreation Area and Washington Woods. These areas are used for parkland, natural resource conservation, watershed protection, and wildlife refuges. The township also contains over 1,000 acres of preserved farms.
The area's wetlands, upland forests, and grasslands provide significant habitat for a wide range of plants and animals. The ability of natural areas to help filter and eliminate urban pollution is vital to the continued health of the community and the enjoyment of its citizenry. Knowledge of the environmental resources of Robbinsville will allow its officials and citizens to make informed decisions as they strive to maintain Robbinsville's identity and create a sustainable, healthy landscape.
Source: This is a condensed version of the Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI) published in March 2012 for the Township of Robbinsville.
