Rain Barrel Califon Environmental Commission along with the help of residents Kathie Schwarz,  Jim Bell and Bob Runge has installed a Rain Barrel at Califon Island Park.  Please note water is non-potable – not for drinking.      

24 volunteers 29 filled trash bags 16 filled recycling bags 26 plastic bags 10 straws/stirrers 8 plastic food containers 97 plastic bottles 46 aluminum cans 43 glass bottles 1 Successful Stream Cleanup Event Special thanks to the Environmental Commission for promoting this event along with Raritan Headwaters    

Please see the below link for Homeowners Guide to Septic Systems Septic – Raritan Headwaters

Harmful Algae Blooms Advisory With the summer in full swing, the Department has noted an increase in harmful algae blooms (HABs) throughout the State. These algae blooms, also known as blue-green algae, are occurrences of excessive growth, or “bloom”, of cyanobacteria, some of which can produce one or more types of potentially harmful toxins

Please click the link below to see the New Recycling Guide.   New Recycling Guide II

  Califon’s Environmental Commission was the recipient of the ANJEC 2022 Stewardship Grant.  The awarding of this grant allowed the Environmental Commission to install a pollinator garden at Califon Island Park.  Please take the time to stop by and see it.  Thanks EC for all your dedication and hard work.  

Please join the Califon Environment Commission for an informative workshop. The Do’s and Don’ts in a Garden Full of Deer Join us for an informative talk on “The Do’s and Don’ts in a Garden Full of Deer”! We’ll be covering all the essential methods of deer control, from physical barriers to repellent sprays. Learn