News Updates
Local Working Group 2025
Join the Ocean County Soil Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service’s 2025 Local Working Group.
Ocean County Soil Conservation District (OCSCD) Board of Supervisors Meeting 11-21-24
The OCSCD is a subdivision of State government, organized under the New Jersey Soil Conservation Act, NJSA 4:24-1 et seq. As a public subdivision of the State, all board meetings are subject to public notice and open to public attendance. Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, CIO: 4-18, and in … Read more
Weeding for Wildlife, Helping the Common Grounds Pollinator Garden Thrive
OCSCD staff returned to the Common Grounds Pollinator Garden to carry out some essential maintenance. Weeding is a key part of keeping the garden healthy and ensuring that the native plants can thrive, allowing them to provide habitat and food for pollinators.
From Summer Beach Days to Scientific Breakthroughs: A Young Scientist’s Journey on the Jersey Shore
As a young scientist, Nora Morton is using her passion and love of the Jersey Shore to help protect its fragile ecosystem through her WILSON project.
New Jersey Honey Queen Pollinates the Garden State
Known as the “Bee-Girl” Kaitlyn “Katie” Culbert is passionate about pollinators! Read about her many endeavors to support honey bees and other pollinators.
Common Grounds is Abuzz with a New Pollinator Garden!
Common Grounds Community Garden is abuzz with the addition of a new pollinator garden!
Pollinator Point Environmental Sciences Symposium 2024
OCSCD was among several local environmental organizations who participated in the 2024 Pollinator Point Environmental Sciences Symposium.
New Jersey Hydrologic Modeling Database
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’.
2024 Holiday Office Closings
Please contact the District for more information or questions: (609) 971-7002