Howell School Receives $2K Sustainable Jersey Grant

HOWELL, NJ — Howell Middle School South has been awarded a $2,000 grant by Sustainable Jersey for Schools for a tree-planting project, officials announced Wednesday.

The award is one of 46 to school districts and towns across New Jersey for a variety of environmental projects.

Howell Middle School South's grant is to start a program to plant 10,000 trees in the township.

“We at Howell Middle School South are thrilled that our school has been awarded a generous grant to initiate our Tree Planting Project," Principal Robert K. Henig said. "This grant is not just a recognition of our efforts but a testament to our commitment to environmental stewardship and education."

"With this funding, we will cultivate a greener, more sustainable campus, providing our students with invaluable opportunities to learn about the importance of conservation and ecology. Together, we'll sow the seeds of change, nurturing not just trees, but a future generation of environmentally conscious citizens. Thank you to all who have supported our vision."

"When it comes to implementing solutions to key sustainability challenges, we must keep raising our collective ambitions," said Randall Solomon, executive director for Sustainable Jersey. "Sustainable Jersey grants funded by the PSE&G Foundation give our municipalities and schools the chance to dream big and implement projects that help New Jersey become more livable, environmentally friendly and prosperous."

Proposals were evaluated by an independent Blue-Ribbon Selection Committee. The Sustainable Jersey grants are intended to help municipalities and schools make progress toward a sustainable future in general, and specifically toward Sustainable Jersey and Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification.

The PSEG Foundation has contributed $3.4 million in funding to the Sustainable Jersey grants program for municipalities and schools over the past 13 years.