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Full Circle at the Lighthouse Center: MATES Wins 2026 Envirothon Nearly Two Decades After Early Success
In 2026, MATES Team #1 earned First Place overall in the statewide competition, while MATES Team #2 captured Fourth Place overall.
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From Soil Science Student to Soil Conservation Professional: Danella Funk’s Journey with OCSCD
What began as a college class soon grew into an internship, an academic research project, and ultimately a full-time position with the Ocean County Soil Conservation District (OCSCD). Read about Danella Funk’s journey.
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Celebrating Earth Day at Whiting Elementary: Digging into Soil Science
Ocean County Soil Conservation District staff had a fantastic time celebrating Earth Day with students and teachers at Whiting Elementary School!
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2026: 29th Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable
The 29th Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable was held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education, Waretown, NJ. Our 2026 theme was Earth Day: Past, Present and Future.
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From Retrofit to Recognition: Final Signs Installed at Lakewood’s Stormwater Basins
The LTSBRP has reached its final milestone with the installation of seven educational signs across retrofitted stormwater basins—bringing a multi-phase environmental effort to a meaningful and highly visible close.
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Ethan Harding Named 2026 Conservation Poster Contest Grand Champion
The Ocean County Soil Conservation District is proud to announce that Ethan Harding of New Egypt High School has been named the 2026 Grand Champion winner of the NJ Conservation Poster Contest.
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Local Working Group 2026 Survey
The Local Working Group meeting scheduled for February 24 has been POSTPONED due to inclement weather. Updates will follow, once a new date and time are scheduled.
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2026 Holidays & Inclement Weather Office Closings
Holiday & office closings at a glance.
