Environmental Commission

The 2001 Project Photo Tour

  The Environmental Commission is comprised of a group of volunteers from our community who volunteer their time to help preserve and protect the quality of our environment. Each year the Environmental Commission selects a special project to focus on which will enhance Oakland.

  This year the Commission chose to establish a one-mile walking path along the Ramapo River. Please enjoy these “before” pictures and stay tuned for the “after” pictures. The path the Environmental Commission will be establishing will make it easier for residents to enjoy and experience the beauty of the Ramapo River.

  Funding for this project is from a grant written and awarded to the Oakland Environmental Commission from the State of New Jersey.

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env-001s.jpg (77663 bytes)The path will be widened and wood chips will be put down. Indigenous plants will be planted and non-indigenous plants will be removed. This will help attract and support wildlife common to the area.

The walking path will make it easier for residents to appreciate and access the Ramapo River.

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Members of the Environmental Commission


Councilwoman Donna Kurdock (Liaison), Co-Chair Tom Mancuso, John Plisich, Chairman Lee Haymon,
Mayor Robert E. Piccoli, Angelo Chiusano, Mike Miner

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The Army Corps of Engineers will be removing debris from the river during the Ramapo River Flood Protection Project
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The Commission will be installing benches to enhance your enjoyment of the area with a place to rest and relax.
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