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Jersey-Friendly Yards School Certification Program: Planting the Seeds of Stewardship
Elms Elementary and Jackson Liberty High School are transforming their schoolyards into pollinator-friendly habitats through the Jersey-Friendly Yards School Certification Program.
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The Pine Barrens and Ocean County Soil Conservation District: Connections Between the Soil Conservation District, the Pinelands National Reserve & Pine Barrens Ecology
The Pine Barrens is an ecologically rare and resilient landscape. Ocean County development projects located within the state-designated Pinelands Area fall under the regulatory jurisdiction of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission, as outlined in N.J.A.C. 7:50-4.34.
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From Vision to Reality: The Lakewood Township Stormwater Basin Retrofit Project Comes to Life
On June 3, the Lakewood Township Stormwater Basin Retrofit Project team hosted one of its most exciting and meaningful events: the LTSBRP Presentation & Bus Tour, a culminating educational program designed to showcase the project’s real-world impact.
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Soil Health: A Student’s Quest for Answers
Mateo Gonzalez, a student at Kean University’s Kean-Ocean campus, enrolled in Principles of Environmental Soil Science this past Spring 2025, used the NJ Soil Health Assessment to compare the health of forest soil with “backyard” soil, right here in Ocean County.
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Digging Deeper: Soil Science Outreach at Lacey Township High School
Lacey Township High School science students recently discovered just how dynamic and important soil is!
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Celebrating Environmental Excellence: The New Jersey Envirothon and MATES Academy’s Continued Success
MATES Academy takes First and Second Place at this year’s New Jersey Envirothon.
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Christine Raabe: A Champion of Environmental Education in New Jersey
In the newly released book “Preserving the Pines: The New Jersey Pine Barrens and the Origins of Environmentalism” by William J. Lewis, the deep roots of New Jersey’s environmental movement are explored through the lens of key individuals, including Christine Raabe, Director of Ocean County Soil Conservation District.
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Soil Science in Action: Kean University Student Highlights Vegetative Standards and the Power of Native Plants
Kean University student enrolled in the Principles of Environmental Soil Science course, gained a deeper appreciation for soil conservation and native plants.
