Norfolk Environmental Commission

Members of the Norfolk Environmental Commission accepting the award for Model Level Riverstar from the Elizabeth River Project.

Mission: To lead citizens toward environmental stewardship

This Commission, volunteer citizens appointed by City Council, includes representatives selected from the following major segments of the city: citizen interest, business and industry, professions, communications, schools, armed forces, and community organizations. Ex officio members with no voting authority are appointed from the municipal operations staff representing the director of public works, the superintendent of waste management, the director of public health, the environmental services manager, and the stormwater engineer. Advises the Director of Public Works on matters affecting the quality of the local environment. The board elects a chair, two vice-chairs, and any other necessary officers. Terms are for three years.

The Norfolk Environmental Commission meets at 5:00pm the third Tuesday of each month at the Ernie Morgan Center. Meetings are open to the public.

Chairman: Willie Barnes

Vice Chairs: Darren Klink, Audrey Webb

Members At-Large: Ellis James, Deb Mosher, Sharon Smith

Commissioners: Rob Berz, David Brenner, Betsy Brichter, Tara Chadbourn, David Crandall, Denise Davis, Dale Gauding, Dianna Hicks Hawkins, Maria LoPresto, Jeff Miskill, Juan Morgan, Ken Parker, Evans Poston, Michael Spencer, Ron Wilson

Click here to view the NEC municipal sustainability recommendations to PlaNorfolk 2030.

Standing Committee	Special Committee
Governance	Community Gardens
Communications	Green Transportation
Legislative	Litter Plan
Solid Waste Advisory	Municipal Sustainability
	Sustainable Shorelines

Click here to view the Virginia Conservation League Legislative Update