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Second Oyster Reef Planting for COASTAL Project
In November, the second oyster reef planting took place as part of the COASTAL project, a multifaceted, partner-driven initiative that supports local aquaculture producers by farming for restoration.
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Toms River High School South Earns Jersey-Friendly Yards School Certification
Toms River High School South has proudly completed its Jersey-Friendly Yards School Certification, marking the culmination of a year-long learning journey grounded in ecology, stewardship, and hands-on environmental science.
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Lakewood Township Stormwater Basin Retrofit Project Culminates with Educational Signage
The Ocean County Soil Conservation District and partners recently completed the final phase of the Lakewood Township Stormwater Basin Retrofit Project with the creation of seven educational signs.
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New Jersey Bay Islands Initiative – 2025 Annual Field Trip
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve and Rutgers University Marine Field Station in Tuckerton host the fourth annual New Jersey Bay Islands Initiative field trip in September, 2025.
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NJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standard for Dune Stabilization
Along New Jersey’s coast, sand dunes are much more than a scenic natural feature—they serve as a vital line of defense against tides, waves, and wind erosion.
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29th Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable 2026
Join us on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 for our annual professional development event designed for educators throughout the Barnegat Bay watershed, and beyond!
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Stratigraphy and Stewardship: A Chronicle of Conservation at Buck Mine of Millstone Township, New Jersey
This chronicle of Buck Mine presents the story of how a spent sand pit became a window into deep time, and how a group of scientists, conservationists, and community leaders worked to preserve what might otherwise have been lost.
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2025 Summer Spat Counts
District staff and interns assisted Kristin Adams, COASTAL Project Coordinator, with 2025 summer spat counts for the COASTAL Project.
