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The Jersey City Environmental Commission is an environmental advisory board to the City of Jersey City.

Jersey City, NJ
Joined October 2017
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Big recycling news! ♻️#JerseyCity now accepts NUMBER 5 Plastics in our recycling program! Please begin adding plastics with resin code #5 into your regular recycling along with numbers 1 and 2. 👌🏾🙏🌍 For more on city recycling, visit: jcnj.org/recycling @JCmakeitgreen
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Did you recently apply for and receive a new tree on your block? Here is a helpful guide to follow to properly care for your new tree and get its full potential! Office of Sustainability
August 18! Join @NewarkDig @sewagefreenj & JWW CSO Committee for LTCP CSO workshop #2. Learn more about the Long Term Control Plan & developing comments to give to municipalities and @NewJerseyDEP. New deadline Oct 1. Register for this free online event! ow.ly/KBDa50AQCy0
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Did you know that the deadline to submit CSO Long Term Control Plans has been postponed to Oct. 1, 2020? Check out njcleanwaterways.com to find out the latest information about what municipalities are doing, and sign up to stay involved in our Supplemental CSO Team meetings!
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JC Public Schools & JC Office of Sustainability are pleased to announce the 12 finalists in the Sustainability STEAM Challenge Flag Design contest! Vote for your favorite design through May 22. ow.ly/nWai50zJdT2 @JerseyCity @jcps_district #STEAM #JCClimateAction2020
The first of hundreds of new trees being planted all across #JerseyCity this year. These Cherry Trees on Newark Avenue will have gorgeous bright pink blossoms every spring!
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2/3 We are canceling all #JerseyCity sponsored or/and city involved events. We will reassess in 1-week. Events include the JC St Patrick’s Day Parade, JCPD graduation ceremony, senior events, planning board, zoning board, most recreation events etc. - we are also going to
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1/3 Important: As of now, we have no confirmed cases in Jersey City but we want to be as proactive as possible due to the fact cases are increasing around us. As a result, we are taking reasonable steps and giving CLEAR direction to the community on actions to take...
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Starting now! We're Livestreaming our Supplemental CSO Team meeting in Harrison NJ. Check out our Facebook page to view the stream facebook.com/njcleanwaterway…. You can view/download the presentation we are showing as well! static1.squarespace.com/stat…
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Make sure to enter our weekly giveaway raffle!! #JCClimateAction2020
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Come join us tonight at City Hall for our first ever Climate Action Plan meeting! #JCClimateAction2020 #jcmakeitgreen
Join us at our first Climate Action Plan Public Meeting on November 7th at 6:30 PM. Learn more about Jersey City's GHG Emissions Inventory and join the discussion about the City's Climate Action Plan. #JCMakeitGreen #ClimateActionPlan #Sustainability ow.ly/PkvH50wM3LG
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Are you passionate about Climate Action? In addition to our public meetings we are are also creating working groups to dive deep into specific topics. Apply here if you're interested in joining one of them: forms.gle/5GQyQ535Ycs1mWfM6
Not able to attend our last Supplemental CSO Team meeting and workshop? Check out the presentation on our website! ow.ly/uAMr50wGGCx
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Jersey City residents have recently reported multiple confirmed sightings of the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive insect native to Asia. If you see this insect, please report it to the NJ Dept. of Agriculture at 833-223-2840 & the RRC at 201-547-4900. jerseycitynj.gov/cms/one.asp…
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Congratulations to our newly certified Green Business! Plant Base is a bulk market, vegan cafe, and a community hub located in Bergen-Lafayette. Check out their daily rotating menu by visiting their page! #JCMakeitGreen #PlantBase instagram.com/plantbasemarke…
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Over the last few days we’ve had many residents wanting to learn more about #JerseyCity water quality. We asked the MUA to put together a basic FAQ sheet for residents. Jcnj.org/WaterFAQs Picture is the Jersey City owned Boonton Reservoir
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Update 8/7/19-12 PM: SUEZ continues to make water drops throughout #JerseyCity. Residents can pick up water at Johnston St and Communipaw Ave, by the entrance of liberty state park. SUEZ tanker is also posted in front of City Hall.
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Resiliency meeting TONIGHT at 6:30pm at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Greenville. Come hear what the Div. of Planning is doing to protect the City from future flooding. @JCEnvironmentC
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Jersey City to Form Shade Tree Committee to Strategically Plant and Maintain Tree Canopy Citywide for Healthy Living and Environmental Benefits #JCMakeItYours jerseycitynj.gov/UserFiles/S…
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