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The Important Role of Soil Organisms in a Healthy Garden
The vibrant community of soil organisms that live beneath our feet are the unsung heroes of our yards and gardens. Below the soil surface, a bustling community of soil organisms tirelessly works to maintain the vitality of the living landscape above. These tiny creatures, including bacteria, fungi, earthworms and insects, play a pivotal role in…
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Job Announcement: Inspector Position
Full & Part-time Inspector for Ocean County Soil Conservation District. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in environmental, natural resources or soil-related field. Mail letter of interest and resume by 12/8/23: OCSCD, 714 Lacey Road, Forked River NJ 08731. Letters of interest and resumes can also be emailed to info@soildistrict.org with “Inspector Position” in the Subject…
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OCSCD Awarded $374,569 for Conservation Planning & Technical Assistance Grant
The Ocean County Soil Conservation District (OCSCD) announced today it was awarded $374,569 in funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through a Conservation Planning and Technical Assistance grant.
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Jersey-Friendly Yards Conference 2023
The 2023 Jersey-Friendly Yards Conference was on Saturday, September 30th. Ocean County Soil Conservation District is a proud partner of the Jersey-Friendly Yards initiative.
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NJBII 2023 Field Trip: Assessing Erosion at Clam Cove
Members of the New Jersey Bay Islands Initiative (NJBII) embarked on an educational field trip to assess the erosion at Clam Cove.
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Fall Seeding Guidelines for Construction Sites and Residents
Fall is right around the corner, and September is a great time to seed! Read about seeding regulations for construction sites and guidelines for your home turf.
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Selecting Appropriate Plant Species for Basin Retrofit Projects
The Lakewood Township Stormwater Basin Retrofit Project had a productive 2023 spring seeding season. Five additional stormwater basin retrofit designs have been implemented throughout the municipality.
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Digging Deeper: Downer Soil
You may be pleasantly surprised to learn that New Jersey has a state soil, just as it has a state bird (American Goldfinch), a state flower (Purple Violet) and a state tree (Red Oak). Our state soil is called Downer.