The COASTAL RCPP Project has officially begun with conservation practice implementation underway. Through this USDA-NRCS funded partner-driven project, nine participating aquaculture producers have acquired disease resistant, diploid oyster spat on shell and have moved it onto their in-water farm lease to begin the grow-out process.
Known as the “Bee-Girl” Kaitlyn “Katie” Culbert is passionate about pollinators! Read about her many endeavors to support honey bees and other pollinators.
Common Grounds Community Garden is abuzz with the addition of a new pollinator garden!
OCSCD was among several local environmental organizations who participated in the 2024 Pollinator Point Environmental Sciences Symposium.
This year’s theme, “Sustainable Connections”, aims to spotlight the symbiotic relationship between the cultural, historical, and natural resources that define the uniqueness and ecological significance of the Barnegat Bay watershed. By focusing on soils, compost, and food waste, we aspire to underscore the role of educators in fostering a deeper understanding of sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Districts require pre- and post- development hydrologic and hydraulic site conditions to be examined in an effort to minimize erosion during and after construction. This information is contained in an electronic web-based ‘H&H Database’.
The theme for the NJ Conservation Poster Contest has been announced: “May The Forest Be With You Always”. Entry deadline is March 7, 2024. The NJ Conservation Poster Contest is sponsored by the Ocean County Soil Conservation District, the NJ Department of Agriculture and the NJ Association of Conservation Districts.
Please contact the District for more information or questions: (609) 971-7002
Did you know that soils are classified into taxonomic groups? The soil classification system is similar to the way that living organisms, including plants and animals, are classified into groups based on physical, chemical and morphological properties. Soil scientists classify soils into hierarchical taxonomic categories including order, suborder, great group, subgroup, family and series. The … Read more
Senior Erosion Control Specialist, Ramon Mejia, and Inspector I, Ben Hayden, of Ocean County Soil Conservation District, shared their knowledge and expertise with students enrolled in Kean University’s Principles of Environmental Soil Science, at the Kean Ocean campus, in Toms River, NJ. On a field trip to several local construction sites in Ocean County, Mr. … Read more