MCSCD - About the District

As our New Jersey communities continue to grow, we are faced with the challenge of conserving our natural resources at the same time that we consume them.

The first Soil Conservation Districts were formed in the 1930's in the response to the devastating effects of the Dust Bowl. In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt recommended that all states establish soil and water conservation districts - thus an era of soil conservation began in New Jersey.

The Mercer County Soil Conservation District (MCSCD) was officially incorporated in April, 1959. Today, the MCSCD is one of 15 Soil Conservation Districts in New Jersey, operating under the State Soil Conservation Committee of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. The MCSCD is staffed by Resource Specialists and a licensed Professional Engineer. Policies and performance guidelines are set by a Board of five supervisors.

In the beginning, the MCSCD provided technical assistance primarily to the agricultural community. Today, our focus has expanded to also address the impacts of urbanization and development in New Jersey. In 1976 the Districts were mandated to administer the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act as a means to prevent soil erosion on construction sites, reduce nonpoint source pollution and enhance water quality.

As a member of the New Jersey Conservation Partnership, our mission is to provide leadership in the planning and implementation of natural resource management programs for the agricultural and development communities and the general public through a locally based delivery system in coordination with local, state and federal partners.

We also provide a wide range of education services to residents of Mercer County and help administer the NJ Conservation Assistance Program.

Follow the links below for more information about the District:

Newsletters: Recent and past issues of our HORIZON newsletter.

Rules, regulations and official policy statements:
* Rules: http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/anr/pdf/Rules2006.pdf
* Technical Resources: http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/anr/nrc/techresources.html

Meeting Schedule: The MCSCD Board of Supervisors typically meets at 12:30pm or 1pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Click here to view a list of meeting dates for this calendar year (subject to change); we advise that you call ahead to confirm (609-586-9603). Meetings will take place at the MCSCD and AEI Education Building at 590 Hughes Drive, Hamilton Square, NJ, 08690, unless otherwise noted.

Next Meeting Agenda: Will be posted prior to Board Meetings.
Propsed Agenda - December 6, 2011, 11:00am

Meeting Minutes:
Board Meeting Minutes for Fiscal Year 2012 (ends June 30, 2012)

Adopted Budget:
FY 2012 (ends June 30, 2012)

Annual Audit:
FY 2011 (ends June 30, 2011) - will be posted when complete

Auditor: Nightlinger, Colavita & Volpa, P.A.

Attorney: McTighe & McTighe, LLC