Natural Resources

The Health Department regulates private well and septic construction and maintenance to keep our drinking water, groundwater, and surface waters healthy and clean.

The Planning Department is tasked with supporting the Planning Board, Zoning Board and other resident-driven boards.  They guide the master planning process, whereby the town lays out what development types and levels are appropriate where, and review individual property projects in that context. Inspectors from Construction and Engineering visit sites under development to see to it that applicable regulations are followed.

The Open Space Coordinator, working under the Twp. Planning Director, oversees efforts to preserve farmland and open spaces, and manages conservation areas to enhance open space areas through land and wildlife best management techniques.  The Coordinator also manages the over 40 miles of public pathways in the Township with the Department of Public Works.  Another key role is coordination with volunteers on the Agricultural Advisory Committee, Environmental Commission, Open Space Committee, Shade Tree Committee, and Wildlife Management Committee, as well as Montgomery Friends of Open Space, and other area environmental non-profits.

The Recreation Department is tasked with management of the system of over 375 acres of parks within Montgomery Township, as well as activities and programs. They set public rules for park use and direct the Department of Public Works in maintenance tasks.

Animal Control works to ensure compliance with licensing, vaccination and leash laws, promotes the humane treatment of all domestic animals, and addresses nuisance and aggressive animal problems to ensure their safety and the safety of the general public. They also address public health and safety threats associated with aggressive, sick, and injured wildlife, as well as educating the public about wildlife behavior and habitat.