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Stockton University’s New Mill Creek Oyster Restoration Reef
OCSCD continues to further our efforts on the Sustainable Practices for Aquaculture Resource Conservation grant project (SPARC). This past month District Erosion Control Specialist Kristin Adams joined Dr. Christine Thompson and Steve Evert from the Stockton University Marine Field Station as they witnessed the very first shell planting of Stockton University’s second oyster reef restoration…
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NJ COASTAL Aquaculture Project Funded
On August 12, 2022, the Ocean County Soil Conservation District (OCSCD or District) announced that along with their partners they were awarded funding for a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project from the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS or NRCS).
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Protect Mature Trees on Project Sites
Many developers choose to protect mature trees on project sites for a variety of reasons. Learn more about the benefits of trees and how to ensure the protection of mature trees on a construction site.
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Protecting Our Bay Islands
Bay islands provide numerous benefits to people and wildlife. Members of NJBII gathered for a field trip to visit a few bay islands and scope possible sites for future habitat enhancement and restoration projects.
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Planting Natives in Shemen Street Basin
This spring, staff from OCSCD, South Jersey Resource Conservation & Development Council, Camden County Soil Conservation District, and Freehold Soil Conservation District installed 1200 native landscape plugs in the Shemen Street basin in Lakewood Township as part of the Lakewood Township Stormwater Basin Retrofit Project.
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OCSCD Staff Participate in Living Shoreline Restoration Project at the Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education
OCSCD Staff participated in marsh grass plantings as part of a living shoreline restoration project installation at the Lighthouse Center (LHC) for Natural Resource Education Foundation of NJ (NREFNJ).
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2022: 25th Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable
Our Roots Run Deep: celebrating 25 years of local connections, culture and conservation – at our 25th annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable!
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Tracking Nonpoint Source Pollution
OCSCD helps to combat sediment pollution in our waterways through enforcement of the Standard for Stabilized Construction Access.
