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Welcome to the website of the Highland Park, NJ Environmental Commission.

The Environmental Commission may conduct research into the use of open land areas of the Borough, keep an index of all public or private open areas and may recommend to the Planning Board programs for the development and use of such lands. The commission reviews the potential effects of applications before the Planning and the Zoning Boards, provides environmental information to residents.. The commission consists of eight members, and meetings are generally held the first Wednesday of the month (except when in conflict with religious holidays; see link to Environmental Commission calendar) in the Eugene Young Environmental Education Center. Meetings are open to the public. There is no meeting in August.

During the COVID-19 Pandemic all meetings will be virtual meetings by Zoom. The meeting will occur on the regular calendar dates. The Zoom contact information will be provide on the Borough of Highland Parks website www.hpboro.com on the front page several days before the meeting.

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Recent News and Updates from HP Environmental Commission

Guided Tour along The Meadows Trail to Celebrate Earth Day

Come join The Meadows Trail Crew for a walk in the Meadows forest.  Date:  Saturday April 20, 2024 Time:  11:00

Spring Has Arrived. Birds Have Migrated From The South.

Since March 24, 2024, these three birds have arrived in Johnson Park completing their migration from the south. The Peregrin

Does Highland Park Recycle - YES!

A number of Highland Park resident have approach members of the Environmental Commission as to why the borough does NOT

Winter Ducks Return

Female Common Mergansers, Common Goldeneye, and Buffleheads have been observed in the Raritan River in late November off of Donaldson

Environmental Commission Wins Grant from ANJEC/LSRPA Foundation

The Highland Park Environmental Commission (EC)has been awarded a grant from ANJEC (The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions) to

Rutgers Day of Service Volunteers in the Meadows

Saturday, March 26, was the Rutgers Day of Service. Seven RDS volunteers worked at the Meadows on Saturday morning for

NJ Invasive Plant LegislationNJ Invasive Plant Legislation

Non-native Invasive plants are becoming a significant problem. A good example is invasive bamboo trees. There are two identical bills

Peregrine Falcons and Other Birds in Johnson Park

Peregrine Falcons have returned to Johnson Park. They have been multiple times (as many as 3 peregrines) in the tall

ANJEC Awards Councilman Phil George the Municipal Leadership Award

Phil George Highland Park Councilman and Shawn LaTourette  NJDEP Commissioner at ANJEC Congress, Oct 2022 The Association of New Jersey Environmental

Death of a Double Crested Cormorant (“phalcrocorax auratus”)

Several days ago at dusk, I was driving through Johnson Park past the large pond across from the old zoo. Multiple

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