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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

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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.

From Vision to Reality: The Lakewood Township Stormwater Basin Retrofit Project Comes to Life

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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. 

Christine Raabe: A Champion of Environmental Education in New Jersey

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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.

Ocean County Soil Conservation District (OCSCD) Board of Supervisors Meeting 03-20-25

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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