SRP Publications Annual Reports 1999

Mission Statement

Vision: The Department of Environmental Protection is committed to providing a high quality of life for the residents of New Jersey.

Mission: To assist the residents of New Jersey in preserving, sustaining, protecting and enhancing the environment to ensure the integration of high environmental quality, public health and economic vitality. We will accomplish our mission in partnership with he general public, business, the environmental community and all levels of government by:

• Developing and integrating an environmental master plan to assist the Department and our partners in decision-making through increased availability of resource data on the Geographic Information System.

• Defining and publishing reasonable, clear and predictable scientifically-based standards.

• Achieving the Department's goals in a manner that encourages compliance and innovation.

• Employing a decision-making process that is open, comprehensive, timely, predictable and efficient.

• Providing residents and visitors with affordable access to safe and clean open space, historic and natural resources.

• Assuring that pollution is prevented in the most efficient and practical way possible.

• Assuring that the best technology is planned and applied to achieve long-term goals.

• Assuring that non-treatable wastes are isolated, managed and controlled.

• Enhancing environmental awareness and stewardship through education and communication.

• Fostering a work environment that attracts and retains dedicated and talented people.

• Committing to an ongoing evaluation of the Department's progress toward achieving our mission.

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