The OCSCD is a subdivision of State government, organized under the New Jersey Soil Conservation Act, NJSA 4:24-1 et seq. As a public subdivision of the State, all board meetings are subject to public notice and open to public attendance. Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, CIO: 4-18, and in … Read more
Compaction refers to the hardening of soil that occurs when air is pushed out of the pore spaces between soil particles, usually due to foot or vehicle traffic.
The 2025 NJ Conservation Poster Contest theme is: “Home is Where the Habitat Is”. Ocean County’s Grand Champion receives a $50 prize! Deadline is March 6, 2025.
Join the Ocean County Soil Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service’s 2025 Local Working Group.
Join us on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 for our annual professional development event designed for educators throughout the Barnegat Bay watershed.
This toolkit is designed to help public works employees maintain stormwater basins effectively and stay informed about relevant regulations, best practices, and resources available in New Jersey.
Take some time out of your busy schedule to take our Lakewood Stormwater Basins Self-Guided Tour. Learn how our retrofitted basins create healthy soil and water resources and provide habitat for wildlife.
This summer, the Lakewood Township Stormwater Basin Retrofit Project made significant strides, with project partners conducting field visits to assess the conditions and plant growth across several stormwater basins that have been retrofitted over the past three years.
OCSCD staff returned to the Common Grounds Pollinator Garden to carry out some essential maintenance. Weeding is a key part of keeping the garden healthy and ensuring that the native plants can thrive, allowing them to provide habitat and food for pollinators.
