The Greenwich Environmental Commission (GEC) consists of seven members and two alternates who are appointed by the Greenwich Township Committee on an annual basis. Each member serves a term of three years. The Greenwich Environmental Commission was first established in 1990 and it was re-established by Ordinance 3-11 in 2011 pursuant to pursuant to Chapter 245 of the Laws of 1968 (N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 to 40:56A-12), as amended by Chapter 35, PL. 1972.

The Commission’s mission is to advise and consult with the Township committee on all matters concerning the environmental needs of the Township.

As such, the Commission is established for the protection, development or use of natural resources, including water resources, located within territorial limits of Greenwich Township. The Commission conducts research into the use and possible use of the open land areas of the municipality and may coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes. It keeps an index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marshland, swamps and other wetlands, in order to obtain information on the proper use of such areas and may from time to time recommend to the Planning Board plans and programs for inclusion in the Master Plan and the development and use of such areas. The Commission reviews and makes recommendations with respect to Township acquisitions and administration of open space and other conservation areas and projects. The Commission also works to educate and engage residents of the Township in proactive environmental planning and community activities. 

The Environmental Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal (OEM) Building at 1000 Ye Greate Street. The public is encouraged to attend.