The Camden County Soil Conservation District (CCSCD) is a special purpose subdivision of the State serving Camden County. The CCSCD is one of 14 conservation districts in New Jersey empowered to conserve and manage soil and water resources in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture State Soil Conservation Committee. We address soil erosion and sedimentation problems that result from land disturbance activities; stormwater; watershed planning and management; and provide educational outreach programs to schools, residents, municipalities, farmers and builders.
The Camden County Soil Conservation District works closely with the New Jersey Conservation Partnership, a unique partnership linking the federal USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, State Soil Conservation Committee, Rutgers University and New Jersey’s Soil Conservation Districts, on many statewide conservation initiatives.
The Camden County Soil Conservation District works closely with the New Jersey Conservation Partnership, a unique partnership linking the federal USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, State Soil Conservation Committee, Rutgers University and New Jersey’s Soil Conservation Districts, on many statewide conservation initiatives.
Board of Supervisors
(Updated May 6, 2024)
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Staff Directory
(Updated November 21, 2018)
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ConsultantsCamden SCD Attorney
Camden SCD Auditor
Consultants
(Updated May 8, 2023)
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Board Meetings
District Board of Supervisor's Meeting is held the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at the District Office (unless otherwise indicated).
Camden County Soil Conservation District Office
408 Commerce Lane West Berlin, NJ 08091 |
Meeting dates for 2025:
Wednesday, January 22 Wednesday, February 19 Monday, March 17 Monday, April 21 Monday, May 19 Monday, June 16 Monday, July 21 Monday, August 18 Monday, September 15 Monday, October 20 Monday, November 17 Monday, December 15 |
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Budget & Audit ReportsThe Camden County SCD provides the following financial data in an effort to be transparent in its fiduciary responsibilities. It is important to note that the Camden County SCD is fee-driven and is supported by the collection of plan review and project inspection fees paid by developers for construction projects. We receive no direct funding from Camden County or the State of New Jersey.
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Soil Erosion & Siltation
Soil erosion and siltation has always been a part of a natural environmental process. The actions of man have accelerated this process through the use and misuse of land.
The "Dust Bowl"
As America grew, so did the demands on her bountiful resources. During the 1930's, the culmination of several factors caused the development of a severe erosion problem in the United States. These factors including overworking of the soil, poor land use practices and an extended period of drought, were the cause of the "Dust Bowl", a termed used to describe the huge storms that carried sediment from the Great Plains all the way to the east coast. One particular storm was so severe, dust was scattered on the decks of ships 200 miles out to sea and drove grit into the teeth of people in New York City! It also blotted out the sun in Washington, DC! During the 1930's over 100 million acres of farmland were destroyed. Soil Conservation Act
President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Soil Conservation Act in 1935, heralding the era of soil conservation in America. The President also called for states to implement this program by organizing soil conservation districts. To answer this call, the New Jersey Soil Conservation Act was adopted in 1937. One year later the Camburton Soil Conservation District was incorporated. At that time the district covered Burlington and Camden Counties and a few years later Ocean County joined the district. The Camburton District continued to operate until 1952, when the workload increased to the point where it was decided to separate into the Camden, Burlington, and Ocean County Soil Conservation Districts. Camden Soil Conservation District
The Camden District has evolved over the years to meet the challenges of an ever-changing society. While continuing to address the resource needs of agriculture, the soil conservation district expanded to meet the needs of an increasingly urbanized landscape. In the 1970's the districts were empowered to implement New Jersey Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act, which includes the review of site plans for virtually all land disturbances associated with residential and commercial development, land grading, utility and public facility construction, gravel pits, mining operations and landfills. The District Today
Today, in addition to enforcing the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act, the Camden District also works with numerous other organizations in conservation efforts, has a watershed management program and an educational program. There is a great educational program that educates the public and public officials, assists teachers, educates students and promotes conservation awareness. The New Jersey Envirothon and the Poster Contest are two exceptional programs that educate students in a fun and rewarding way. Other Environmental Organizations
Some of the organizations the District works with include the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC), the Camden County Agriculture Development Board (CCAD), Camden County Open Space Trust Fund Board (CCOSTF), DEP Watershed Management Areas, and the South Jersey Builders League. Each of these organizations is important to environmental conservation in Camden County and the District strives to be integral part of the conservation effort in Camden County. |
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