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.
Kean University student enrolled in the Principles of Environmental Soil Science course, gained a deeper appreciation for soil conservation and native plants.
OCSCD Staff and colleagues provided their knowledge and expertise in soil conservation practices to students enrolled in Kean University’s Principles of Environmental Soil Science course.
Dewatering is a critical process in construction. Here’s a closer look at what dewatering is, why it’s necessary, and how it should—and shouldn’t—be done.
Districts require pre- and post- development hydrologic and hydraulic site conditions to be examined in an effort to minimize erosion during and after construction. This information is contained in an electronic web-based ‘H&H Database’.
Kean University students enrolled in the Principles of Environmental Soil Science course participated in a guided field trip to learn about the NJ Soil Erosion Control Standards.
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.
Without proper precautions, active construction sites may be vulnerable to releasing dust. The New Jersey Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standard for Dust Control addresses this concern.
OCSCD helps to combat sediment pollution in our waterways through enforcement of the Standard for Stabilized Construction Access.
In accordance with the Permit Extension Act (PEA) of 2020 (P.L. 2020, c.53) soil conservation district certifications of soil erosion and sediment control plans in existence on March 9, 2020 are eligible to have the running of the period of approval automatically suspended for the COVID-19 extension period, beginning March 9, continuing for as long … Read more