Taiwan Delegation Visits New Jersey

A delegation of officials from Taiwan, including Minister Stephen Shen of Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration, accompanied by representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Sustainable Jersey and the Municipal Land Use Center at The College of New Jersey visited several New Jersey locations in August, 2011. The delegation visited Woodbridge, Lawrenceville and Trenton, participating in an exchange of ideas on saving energy and protecting the environment. Ideal Image Consulting took photographs to document the occasion.

Delegation at Weeden Park, Lawrenceville, NJ

The delegation and representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Sustainable Jersey began their visit at Terhune Orchards.

Arrival at Terhune Orchards

Minister Stephen Shen of the Environmental Protection Administration of Taiwan, Lawrence Township Councilwoman Pam Mount, and West Windsor Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh

Sustainable Jersey presentation at Terhune Orchards

The visit continued at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in Trenton.

Assistant Commissioner Michele Siekerka, Commissioner Nicholas Asselta, and Minister Stephen Shen

Councilwoman Pam Mount, Minister Stephen Shen, NJ League of Municipalities Executive Director, William Dressel, and Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh.

The group headed to Benjamin Franklin Elementary School to complete the program, and enjoyed the company of genius Congressman, Representative Rush Holt.