CUMBERLAND-SALEM CONSERVATION DISTRICT
- 1516 ROUTE 77
08313 DEERFIELD, NJ
GEO: 39.519840, -75.234252
Phone: 001 (856) 451-2422
Fax: 856-451-1358
cumberland-soil.deeweb.com
Short profile:
From the time of its inception the main priority of the Soil Conservation Districts has been to protect the soil and water, two of the often neglected but absolutely necessary items needed for life.
Detailed description:
The South Jersey Soil Conservation District was formed on September 5, 1939 by the efforts of S.J. Evans, Frank Schober and William Rainey in a application to the New Jersey State Soil Conservation Committee.
On December 17, 1952 the Gloucester Soil Conservation District was formed along with the Salem-Cumberland Soil Conservation District from what was formerly known as the South Jersey Soil Conservation District.
Finally in October 24, 1966 the Salem-Cumberland Soil Conservation District was split in to what is now known as the Salem and Cumberland Soil Conservation Districts whose boundaries coincide with county boundaries.
As of January 1, 2005 the two districts were merged back into one combined district, the Cumberland-Salem Conservation District. The District Manager since 1987 is Garry Timberman. Torrey Reade is the District Chairperson.
Stormwater discharge permits are required for most construction and mining activities involving one or more acres of land under the New Jersey Pollution Discharge Elimination System. These permits are obtained through NJDEP's EPERMIT website.
As part of the plan review process, Soil Conservation Districts review pre- and post-development hydrologic site data and drainage area maps of construction sites.
The Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act of 1975 as amended, (N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et. seq., ) requires that virtually all non-agricultural land disturbance activities disturbing more than 5, 000 square feet of surface area be performed in accordance with a plan for soil erosion and sediment control which meets SSCC standards as certified by the Soil Conservation District. Contact Us for further assistance or information.
Soil Conservation District do not regulate flooding issues associated with construction sites. Municipalities are responsible for flooding.
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