OCSCD January Newsletter

JANUARY 2025

OCEAN COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT Conservation Conversation

REGULATE

We regulate soil disturbance to protect our landscapes and waterways.

EDUCATE

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

ACTIVATE

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

Wishing you and your family a joyous holiday season and happy, healthy new year!

READ OUR 2024 ANNUAL REPORT!

REGULATE

Ocean County Soil Conservation District

Our Mission

The Ocean County Soil Conservation District is a special purpose subdivision of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, serving Ocean County Since 1952. OCSCD is one of 14 New Jersey Soil Conservation Districts, which are semi-autonomous locally governed political bodies, which play a unique role in the protection of New Jersey's natural resources through the implementation of the NJ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act (1975). Read more about the Ocean County Soil Conservation District and what we do.

Visit our Website

EDUCATE

Professional Development for Teachers:

CALL for PRESENTERS!

Barnegat Bay

Environmental Educators Roundtable

Save the Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

The Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable Steering Committee is seeking Workshop Presenters for our 28th Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable which will be held on Wednesday, April 16 in Ocean County. Please complete the Call for Presenters Form.

Each year environmental organizations, agencies and groups from around the watershed come together to provide this much anticipated Teachers Professional Development event. This year's theme is: Our Precious Natural Resources: Considering Conservation, Climate and Community. The Environmental Educators Roundtable features an Open House, Light Dinner, Workshops, Keynote, Dessert and Door Prizes.

We hope you will join us! Visit our website to view past Environmental Educators Roundtable events. For more information contact Becky Laboy, Education Outreach Coordinator, OCSCD.

Call for Presenters Form

High School Environmental Competition:

2025 New Jersey Envirothon

$100 Grant Available to Registered Schools!

For the 2025 competition, Ocean County Soil Conservation District is offering a $100 grant to the first 5 Ocean County schools to register for the NJ Envirothon. For more details, please visit the NJ Envirothon Team Grants webpage. Print the 2025 brochure to share with school administrators and others who may be interested in registering their school to participate.

NJ Envirothon Website

ACTIVATE

Local Working Group

Thursday, January 30, 4:00pm-6:00pm

Join the Ocean County Soil Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service's 2025 Local Working Group. OCSCD and NRCS request your participation in our Local Working Group to identify important natural resource issues, concerns and opportunities in Ocean County. OCSCD seeks to gather your input to help direct technical and financial resources for locally led conservation programs, initiatives and efforts. A report of findings will be offered to all participants.

Your insights and input are valuable. Additional Local Working Group information can be found in the USDA-NRCS Local Working Groups Fact Sheet. We hope you will join us on Thursday, January 30, 4pm-6pm, at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River, 08755. Click below to register. For questions, contact info@soildistrict.org. Download and share this Flyer with others!

Visit our website: www.SoilDistrict.org

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.