ANJEC Report, Autumn 2008, Vol. 28, No. 4

This quarterly journal, published by the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC), offers practical suggestions for local action and explores environmental issues in New Jersey. Full-length feature articles cover subjects such as suburban sprawl, drinking water quality, stream corridor protection, land use planning, open space, tree ordinances and noise pollution. Highlights of this issue include: Director's Report Making Sustainability Elemental; Wastewater Planning - The Rules Have Changed; 2008 Smart Growth Planning Grants Announced; Acting Locally; Smart Growth Updates; New Help for Wildlife Planning; Good Earthkeeping: Energy Savings Begin at Home; Fourteen Graduate ANJEC Urban Leadership Program; Investing Is the Better Budget Choice; ANJEC Earns Its Webinar Wings; Book Reviews; New Workshop: Elements of Sustainability.Purpose: This is ANJEC's quarterly journal that offers practical suggestions for local action and explores environmental issues in New Jersey. It provides readers with up-to-date articles on successful local, state and federal laws and programs, including case studies and references for additional information