Wenonah Environmental Commission

Welcome to this portal into the scenic natural beauty of Wenonah, New Jersey.  Come discover what makes our area special, what the WEC is doing to enhance it, and how you can help.

Coming Attractions:

• AUGUST MEETING: Wednesday, August 11th at 7:30 PM in the Community Center.
• SEPTEMBER MEETING AT COMEY'S LAKE: Wednesday, September 8th at 6:30 PM at the Japanese Tea House.  We start one hour earlier than usual to beat the setting sun.  The closest parking is on Lenape Trail just beyond Mohawk Drive.

What's New:

• August 2010: Congratulations to Christian Dugan and Julie Weikart, winners of the WEC 6th Grade Student Environmental Awards for 2010.  Each will receive $75 in recognition of their academic achievement in environmental sciences and for their appreciation of the natural world.
• May 2010: An organization to advocate preservation of the Maple Ridge property has held its first meeting.  It will be called Friends of Maple Ridge.  A website and provisions for accepting tax-deductible private contributions are now in the works.  Direct contacts with state, county, and local officials are also underway.
• April 2010: The Gloucester County Times covered our well-attended April 14th meeting on the future of Maple Ridge.  Any announcements about an informational website will be made right here and on our email list.
• April 2010: Atlantic City Electric has installed 10 streetlamps in Wenonah which use new Light-Emitting Diode (LED) technology.  LEDs promise dramatically reduced energy consumption and increased life compared to traditional streetlamps.  This is the first installation of its type in our region.  You can see these lamps in action on Mantua Avenue from Princeton Avenue west to Monroe Avenue.  Atlantic City Electric is interested in your comments during the six-month test period.
• January 2010: Welcome to Tommy Lombardo as the newest member of the WEC.

Last updated: 9 August 2010