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.

Soil Science Outreach at Lacey Twp High School

The soil beneath our feet is more than just dirt—it's a complex, living system that supports ecosystems, sustains agriculture, and records Earth’s history. Lacey Township High School students in Mr. Conklin and Ms. Audet’s science classes recently discovered just how dynamic and important soil is by participating in a two-day outreach program led by Becky Laboy, Education Outreach Coordinator with the Ocean County Soil Conservation District. Read more about their program on our Blog.

Celebrating Environmental Excellence: The NJ Envirothon and MATES Continued Success

Soil Health - a Student's Quest for Answers

At the Ocean County Soil Conservation District, we're always excited to see local initiatives that promote understanding and care for our natural resources - especially the soil! That's why we were particularly interested in a recent project by Mateo Gonzalez, a student at Kean University's Kean-Ocean campus. Enrolled in Principles of Environmental Soil Science course this past Spring 2025, Mateo undertook a study comparing the health of forest soil with his "backyard" soil, right here in Ocean County. Read more in our Blog.

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Environmental Educators Roundtable is

imPRESSive

Bob Vosseler, a reporter for The Southern Ocean Times, attended OCSCD's Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable this past April. His story highlights our annual professional development event for local teachers. Read all about it!

In 2025 Ocean County Soil Conservation District celebrates our 73rd 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.