Digging into Soil Science: OCSCD Celebrates Earth Day with Whiting Elementary School
OCSCD and BBP celebrated Earth Day by bringing soil science to life for students at Whiting Elementary School, Manchester Township School District.
Ocean County Soil Conservation District
2025: 28th Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable
The 28th Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable was held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education, Waretown, NJ. Our 2025 theme was Caring for Our Precious Natural Resources: Considering Conservation, Climate and Community.
Kean-Ocean Students Learn About NJ Soil Erosion Control Standards and the Lakewood Township Stormwater Basin Retrofit Project
OCSCD Staff and colleagues provided their knowledge and expertise in soil conservation practices to students enrolled in Kean University’s Principles of Environmental Soil Science course.
Ocean County Soil Conservation District (OCSCD) Board of Supervisors Meeting 03-20-25
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: SESC Standard 19-1
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.
Annual NJ Conservation Poster Contest for Kids
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.
Local Working Group 2025
Join the Ocean County Soil Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service’s 2025 Local Working Group.
Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable
Join us on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 for our annual professional development event designed for educators throughout the Barnegat Bay watershed.
New Jersey Stormwater Basin Toolkit
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.