The contest brochure & application are now available. The theme is “Where Would We BEE Without Pollinators”. Please visit our conservation education page for more information. http://hepsoilnj.org/conservation-education/
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Conservation Scholarship Announced
Open to current university students having completed at least 4 semesters towards and environmental degree. Deadline is May 1, 2020. Download the announcement and application.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension High Tunnel Opening
Rutgers Cooperative Extension has announced the opening of a new high tunnel greenhouse structure at the Passaic County Golf Course. The high tunnel was funded through a grant from the National Association of Conservation Districts under the Urban Agriculture Conservation Initiative. RCE partnered with the Hudson Essex Passaic Soil Conservation District to apply for the grant. More
HEPSCD requires 3 plan copies
Effective May 6, 2019: The HEPSCD requests 3 copies of the Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Plan and Details. A single set of civil drawings is requested for review and reference.
Application Form Update
The NJ State Soil Conservation Committee has updated the application form to reflect the 2017 Soil Restoration Standard. Please download the most current form. Use of outdated forms may delay approvals.
Start Notice Form Available Online
The Start Notice is required 48-hour notice can now be provided online. Please reference your certification letter issued by the Hudson Essex Passaic Soil Conservation District when filling out the form in order to correctly submit the ID and project name.
Website Update: List of Territories by Reviewer/Inspector
If you want to reach the reviewer/inspector for your specific project, please visit this page to find contact information and the list of municipalities handled by each reviewer/inspector.
Jersey Fresh
The NJ Department of Agriculture has introduced a new website, https://findjerseyfresh.com/ , to make it easy to find Jersey Fresh produce. Find out what is locally available, discover agritourism in NJ, and more.
Avoid delays – Use the latest District Notes before submitting
The Hudson Essex Passaic SCD updates its note set to reflect changes to the NJ Standards as they are promulgated. Download the most current Notes and include on the Soil Erosion & Sediment Control plan prior to submittal.
Soil Compaction Mitigation – Effective December 7, 2017
Effective December 7th, 2017, any application submitted to a local Soil Conservation District for erosion and sediment control plan certification must include provisions to mitigate potential soil compaction in accordance with the revised Standards. Previously certified Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, Plan eligible for recertification and minor revisions are not subject to the adopted amendments.
Please note- the testing/mitigation/inspection process will only apply to plans which have been submitted to a District on or after December 7th, 2017. Plan and inspection requirements are not retroactive to previously certified plans or plans which are in process of being reviewed by the District.