NJBII 2023 Field Trip: Assessing Erosion at Clam Cove
Members of the New Jersey Bay Islands Initiative (NJBII) embarked on an educational field trip to assess the erosion at Clam Cove.
Ocean County Soil Conservation District
Ocean County Soil Conservation District (OCSCD) Board of Supervisors Meeting 09/21/23
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 and 10:4-8 Open Public Meetings Act, the Board of Supervisors will hold an in-person meeting on July 20, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. at the Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education located in Waretown, NJ.
Fall Seeding Guidelines for Construction Sites and Residents
Fall is right around the corner, and September is a great time to seed! Read about seeding regulations for construction sites and guidelines for your home turf.
Selecting Appropriate Plant Species for Basin Retrofit Projects
The Lakewood Township Stormwater Basin Retrofit Project had a productive 2023 spring seeding season. Five additional stormwater basin retrofit designs have been implemented throughout the municipality.
Residents, Schools, Municipalities Pilot Jersey-Friendly Yards Certification Program
The Jersey-Friendly Yards Certification Program engages individuals and communities in stewardship actions that help manage stormwater and reduce and prevent non-point source pollution, such as nutrient fertilizers that run off lawns and into our creeks, rivers and bay.
Summer Blooming Perennials to Celebrate
Show your colors this Independence Day by adding some red, white and blue to your summer garden! American native plants support local bees, butterflies and birds by providing nectar, pollen, seeds and nesting materials.
Dust Control – the control of dust on construction sites and roads
Without proper precautions, active construction sites may be vulnerable to releasing dust. The New Jersey Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standard for Dust Control addresses this concern.
MATES Wins 2023 NJ Envirothon
Congratulations to our hometown team, MATES – Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science, for winning First Place at the New Jersey Envirothon on May 20.
Soil Stabilization – Key Conservation Practice
Soil stabilization is a key conservation practice. Learn more about the Standards for Temporary Stabilization.
Further Field Analysis for Basin Retrofit Selection
This winter, Ocean and Camden County Soil Conservation Districts joined South Jersey Resource Conservation & Development Council to inspect multiple stormwater basins for the Lakewood Township Stormwater Basin Retrofit Project.
