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 oft neglected but absolutely necessary items needed for life.
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.
Over the years the Cumberland and Salem Soil Conservation Districts have supported the two counties in many ways, learning new techniques to help our "customers".
Soil and water conservation districts enlist and coordinate help from public and private sources to deal with local conservation issues. Districts provide technical expertise to assist the community in protecting its natural resources.
From simple tasks like measuring water levels to complex computer aided equipment the Soil Conservation Districts have kept up with changing times and needs to help ensure our precious natural resources will be available for generations to come.
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. Mr. Timothy Bonjean is the District Chairman. There are three employees: Lisa Carll who has been office manager since 1992, Lenny Rera, a Natural Resource Specialist with the district since 1999, and Michael Bonham, Watershed Specialist who joined the district in June 2005.
STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COOK COLLEGE OF RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, AND UNITED STATES NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, COOPERATING.
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