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NJ Local Work Group Pilot Project: Enhancing Conservation Efforts in Four Counties

The NJACD, in cooperation with the USDA NRCS, initiated a pilot project across four Soil Conservation Districts in New Jersey: Camden, Gloucester, Freehold, and Morris counties. This project aimed to engage a diverse group of stakeholders through an online survey addressing vital issues such as soil health, water management, and agricultural concerns. Over 60 days, participants ranked their resource needs, which informed a final report. The findings will guide action plans, enhance outreach, and shape conservation strategies for the state, promoting better resource management and policy influence.

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NJ Local Work Group Pilot Project: Enhancing Conservation Efforts in Four Counties

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  1. New Jersey Local Work GroupPilot Project Camden County, Gloucester County, Freehold and Morris County Soil Conservation Districts

  2. NJ • NJACD and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service entered into Cooperative Agreement to develop, coordinate and support Local Work Groups in New Jersey. • NJACD instituted a pilot project in four NJ Soil Conservation Districts: • Camden County SCD • Freehold SCD • Gloucester County SCD • Morris County SCD

  3. Large cross section of stakeholders, partners and public invited to participate in online survey via surveymonkee.com • Survey questions addressed: • Soil Erosion • Soil Health • Water Management • Water Quality • Plant Community Concerns • Fish & Wildlife • Livestock Production • Energy • Air Quality • Open Space & Farmland Preservation • Agricultural Land Use Issues & Concerns • Federal & State Conservation Programs

  4. con • Survey was available online for 60 days • Linked to SCD and Partner Websites • Survey participants ranked importance of identified natural resource concerns and needs of the four SCDs • Participants also provided demographic information and were queried on their familiarity with Soil Conservation Districts, NJ Department of Agriculture and NRCS

  5. Survey results were tabulated and evaluated • A final report was published and provided to NJ Conservation Partnership Leaders, New Jersey’s 15 Soil Conservation Districts and Survey Participants • Results included on Four SCD websites

  6. Four SCDs agreed to implement Action Plan to address resource needs and concerns: • Incorporate plan to address resource needs and concerns in District Annual Plans of Operation • Post Natural Resource Survey results on District’s websites • Provide printed copies of survey results to Conservation Partners • Modify education and outreach efforts to address resource needs • Coordinate efforts with NJ Conservation Partnership leaders • Seek funding to support education and marketing efforts • Use survey results to influence policy makers and funders to address identified resource needs and concerns

  7. Additional Recommendations: • Four Districts in Pilot Study strongly recommended that following initiatives be addressed on a state-wide effort by NJACD, NRCS, SSCC and the states 15 Soil Conservation Districts: • Develop and implement a statewide marketing and outreach program • Develop and implement a statewide legislative outreach plan • Increase technical assistance to landowners • Seek additional funding for SCDs to adequately address natural resource needs and concerns, education, marketing and outreach efforts • Provide SCDs with educational outreach materials targeted by landowners, farm operators and the public

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