Current Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards for New Jersey

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

Superstorm Sandy

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