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  • The Natural Resource Conservation programs

    The Natural Resource Conservation programs

    New Jersey Department of Agriculture State Soil Conservation Committee and Soil Conservation Districts The Natural Resource Conservation programs provide engineering services and regulatory guidance to soil conservation districts, homeowners, engineers, planners and virtually all development activities. The Division provides technical standards applicable to construction and mining sites regulated by the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control…


  • Bay Head Shores – Jersey-Friendly Yards

    Bay Head Shores – Jersey-Friendly Yards

    < Back to JFY Projects They also wish to beautify the shared Clubhouse grounds with native perennials and flowering shrubs that support pollinators. The slightly alkaline, sandy soil around the perimeter of the property is void of vegetation, offering little protection from erosion and sand loss. The Jersey-Friendly Yards website was used to select drought-tolerant…


  • Cedarcroft Club Case Study – Jersey-Friendly Yards

    Cedarcroft Club Case Study – Jersey-Friendly Yards

    < Back to JFY Projects The Cedarcroft Club native and Jersey-Friendly plant list includes: Perennials: Shrubs


  • Back to School and Back to the Basics: Soil Health Activities for Children

    Back to School and Back to the Basics: Soil Health Activities for Children

    The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are placing a renewed emphasis on soil health. As children get ready to go back to school, we will also be thinking about public outreach and conservation activities for children of all ages. The following information includes resources and ideas that you…


  • Soil Health Improvement Project (SHIP)

    Soil Health Improvement Project (SHIP)

    SHIP offers a low maintenance approach to your landscaping needs.


  • 2016 Northeast Regional NACD Conference

    2016 Northeast Regional NACD Conference

    Provide your feedback from the 2016 NENACD Conference!


  • 2016: 19th Annual Environmental Educators Roundtable

    2016: 19th Annual Environmental Educators Roundtable

    The 2016 theme was “We All Need Trees”, a topic promoted by the NACD for their nationwide Poster Contest.


  • 2016 NJ Annual Conservation Poster Contest

    2016 NJ Annual Conservation Poster Contest

    Back to the main poster contest page 2016 Winning Entry “We All Need Trees” Congratulations to the 2016 Ocean County Grand Champion Winner of the Annual Poster Contest, Anthony Rivera, of Jackson Liberty High School, Jackson. “Thank you” to all of the talented students who submitted entries in 2016. The 2016 theme, “We All Need…