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.
OCSCD helps to combat sediment pollution in our waterways through enforcement of the Standard for Stabilized Construction Access.
Partners completed their first seeding operation at the FirstEnergy Park basin, home of the Lakewood Blue Claws. Native grasses were drilled into the basin using South Jersey Resource Conservation & Development Council’s newly purchased no-till Kasco Versa-Drill.
Standard for Sediment Barrier (Silt Fence) The purpose of the sediment barrier is to intercept and detain small amounts of sediment from unprotected areas of limited extent. The sediment barrier is used when no other practice is feasible, there is no concentration of water in a channel or other drainage way above the barrier and … Read more
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection website provides information on rebuilding after Sandy, recovery information, and lists resources, press releases, guidelines for rebuilding, and up to date alerts for the residents of New Jersey. Please also visit the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management and the New Jersey Department of … Read more
