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Keyport Environmental Commission - KEC

MISSION STATEMENT 

The Keyport Environmental Commission KEC serves as an advocate for environmental issues that affect Keyport, residents, businesses, and visitors.  Working with our Bayshore region public and private partners, the KEC volunteer members coordinate clean-up projects, preservation of our natural and historic resources, promote educational information, and support environmental activities that enhance and preserve the unique characteristics of Keyport and the region.

The KEC dedicates these public information resources to Rowland Seckinger, former Chair of the Keyport Environmental Commission, resident, Keyport Fire Museum and Twin Lights Historic Site volunteer; who tirelessly persevered to preserve Keyport Harbor and waterfront areas from 1990 until 2009. “The man never rested, always offering his time and affection for the town and people he loved without selfishness. He was an environmentalist, a nature lover and a fierce protector of our waters and open space. There is something missing here in Keyport today and we won't ever have it back”……Keyport will always have Rowland’s spirit which will lead new generations of residents to discover the treasure’s of our unique environment.

Keyport, Monmouth County, New Jersey

Sustainable Living by the Bay

Keyport's Blueprint for Building a Livable, Affordable and Thriving Community

Click Here for Mayor's Sustainability Statement  

KEC COMMITTEE

 KEC ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY	LOCATION
COA Beach Clean Ups (Spring & Fall) April 30, 2011 & October 22, 2011 Click here to see how you can help	Cedar Street Park
IPM Integrated Pest Management Pesticide Free Zone	Beach Park Foot of Broad Street
Storm Drain Labels Polution Awareness	Townwide Identification
Click Here for NRI (Keyport Natural Resource Inventory	Townwide
Participate on Keyport Green Team for Sustainable NJ - Click here for info on www.sustainablejersey.com Click Here for Resolution	Townwide
How to build a Rain Barrel - Click here	Townwide
Participate with NJ DEP to keep our waters clean. Please click to see how you can help. www.cleanwaternj.org/	Townwide

Environmental Resource Links:

Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) Borough of Keyport – August 2007 (In accordance with Municipal Land Use Law N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.)

The NRI is a compilation of basic environmental information that is an essential supplement to a land use plan.

Historic District - Borough Code 2-7.6 f (Establishment of Historic Districts)

Click Here for Keyport Ord. #12-87, 2-18, Ord. #2-89; Ord.#27-91, I; Ord. #14-96,1) 
These districts are created for advisory purposes only, and to not constitute an amendment for supplement to the zoning ordinance of the Borough of Keyport.  The purpose of the creation of these districts is to promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the Borough through the preservation of historic buildings and structures and of places and districts through the development and maintenance of appropriate settings for such buildings, structure, , places and districts which impart to residents and visitors alike a district aspect of the Borough which serve as a visible reminders of historical and cultural heritage of the Borough, State and the nation. 

The creation of these Historic Districts is intended to:
Safeguard the heritage of the Borough by preserving resources which reflect elements of our cultural, social, economic and architectural history;
Encourage the continued use of historic landmarks and to facilitate their appropriate reuse;
Promote appreciation of historic districts for education, pleasure and the welfare of the local populations;
Maintain and develop an appropriate and harmonious setting for the historic and architecturally significant buildings, structures and districts;
Foster beautification and private reinvestment;
Discourage unnecessary demolition of historic resources;
Encourage the proper maintenance and preservation of historic districts;
Enhance the visual and aesthetic character and diversity of the Borough;
Promote the conservation of historic districts and to invite voluntary compliance.