Ocean County Soil Conservation District

[su_row][su_column size=”1/3″ center=”no” class=””] [/su_column] [su_column size=”2/3″ center=”no” class=””] Low Maintenance Landscaping for the Barnegat Bay Watershed is a guidebook developed specifically for residents of the Barnegat Bay watershed and Ocean County’s environment and conditions. Sandy and porous soils, salty air, and variable weather conditions all play an important role in determining the make-up and … Read more

[su_row][su_column size=”1/3″ center=”no” class=””] [/su_column] [su_column size=”2/3″ center=”no” class=””] A study was conducted of undisturbed and disturbed urban soils in Ocean County, New Jersey, to investigate the impact on soil infiltration rates due to modification and compaction during construction operations, to examine if the effects are significant enough to alter the Hydrologic Soil Group (HSG) … Read more

[su_row][su_column size=”1/5″ center=”no” class=””] [/su_column] [su_column size=”4/5″ center=”no” class=””] Whether you have acres in the country, an average-sized suburban yard, or a tiny plot in the city, you can help protect the environment and add beauty and interest to your surroundings. This colorful publication can get you started. Printed copies of this colorful 28-page booklet … Read more

[su_row][su_column size=”1/5″ center=”no” class=””] [/su_column] [su_column size=”4/5″ center=”no” class=””] The Online Watershed Library (OWL) is a service provided by the Center for Watershed Protection that allows ready access to Center publications and other resources (research papers, tools, and stormwater manuals, among others) that support best practices in watershed and stormwater management. OWL is a searchable, … Read more