This summer, students and staff from Stockton University and OCSCD conducted aquatic habitat monitoring as part of the COASTAL RCPP project. Read more on our Blog!

Dewatering is the removal & discharge of sediment laden water from an excavated area, construction site or basin during construction. Link to OCSCD's Blog for a closer look at what dewatering is, why it's necessary, and how it should - and shouldn't - be implemented.

The 2024 Jersey-Friendly Yards Conference, themed “The Hows and Whys for Spaces of Any Size,” promises an engaging, workshop-based experience for gardening enthusiasts of all levels. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker, Elaine Silverstein, and your choice of two hands-on sessions: native plant propagation, exploring soil texture (presented by Becky Laboy, Education Outreach Coordinator, OCSCD), invasive plant identification, or a dynamic Q&A panel discussion with Master Gardeners, offering expert advice and insights. Join us to learn practical techniques and sustainable practices to transform any sized space into a thriving, Jersey-Friendly Yard, on Saturday, September 14, from 8:30am-12:30pm, followed by a native plant sale from 12:30pm-2:00pm, at Ocean County College. More information is available on the Jersey-Friendly Yards website.

For more information about COA's Fall Student Summit, contact Kristen Grazioso.

Save-the-Date for the Common Grounds Community Garden Fall Festival, on Sunday, November 3, 1:30pm-4:00pm, at the John Patrick Sports Complex, Lakewood. OCSCD will be tabling at this event; we look forward to seeing you there!