OCEAN COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT Conservation Conversation

We equip the community with knowledge needed to understand and care for our watershed.

We regulate soil disturbance to protect our landscapes and waterways.

We inspire stewardship to preserve the health of our soil, water and natural resources.

Congratulations, Kristin Adams!

After six years of gaining hands-on experience and training, Kristin Adams has become the first OCSCD staff member to become a Level 3 USDA-NRCS Certified Conservation Planner.

This designation will allow her to work more independently on conservation planning projects and expand the services and assistance the District can offer for agriculture, aquaculture and forestry producers.

Read our Blog and find out what it takes to become a Conservation Planner!

Staff in the Field

Standard for Sediment Basin (24-1)

During construction, large areas of exposed soil are often vulnerable to erosion from stormwater runoff. Suspended sediment can significantly degrade water quality, not only by settling in downstream waterways but by also transporting pollutants offsite that attach to soil particles. Read more about NJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standard for Sediment Basin (24-1) in our Blog to learn what proper measures should be implemented.

BTMUA's "Weekend at the Reservoir" Presents: How to Certify Your Yard as Jersey Friendly

Ocean County Soil Conservation District staff will be co-presenting at the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority's Weekend at the Reservoir event on August 22, at 9:30am. To learn more and register to attend click here.

Jersey-Friendly Yards Conference 2026

Permaculture

The 2026 Jersey-Friendly Yards Conference, Principles of Permaculture in Your Jersey-Friendly Yard, will explore how our landscapes can nourish both people and ecosystems. Keynote speaker Dr. William Errickson will introduce participants to the principles of permaculture through the lens of native edible plants, examining their roles in native ecosystems while offering practical guidance for incorporating them into home landscapes. Save-the-Date: Saturday, September 26! More information can be found on the Jersey-Friendly Yards website.

'WILD in the Garden State'

Award Winning Film

WILD in the Garden State, a film by Sarah Galloway, explores the importance of native plants and the everyday actions New Jersey residents can take to create healthier habitats for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.

NATURE DISCOVERY CAMP FOR KIDS!

Registration is now open for the Natural Resource Education Foundation's Nature Discovery Camp, a summer day camp serving children ages 5-12. The camp runs weekly from June 22 through August 21, 2026, and offers hands-on environmental learning through outdoor exploration, habitat studies, creative arts and crafts, and nature-based activities. The summer camp location is the Lighthouse Center, 140 Camp Lighthouse Road, Waretown, NJ. Download the FLYER and share with friends and family!

In 2026 Ocean County Soil Conservation District celebrates our 74th year. We remain committed to building and sustaining a conservation legacy by working with our partners and constituents to conserve, protect and restore our soil, water and natural resources by providing technical assistance, implementing restoration projects, and most importantly through education.