Upper Delaware Conservation District

08/01/2025

11/12/2024

Samuel R. Race died Sunday November 3,2024 in his home. Born in Warren County N.J. on March 25, 1930, he was a son of the late H. Arthur Race and Mabel C. Race. He graduated from White Township Elementary School, Belvidere High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from Rut...

10/07/2024

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) is accepting applications for the Wildlife Fencing Program now through June 30, 2025. The Program provides up to 50 percent matching funds (up to $50,000) reimbursement to unpreserved farms for the installation of wildlife fencing. Enrollment in the Program is ongoing and will be awarded on a first-come first served basis.
Please visit 🔗https://bit.ly/3SZvaJJ for more information and the application package. Applications will be accepted until the funds for the fiscal year are expired on June 30, 2025.
New Jersey Fish & Wildlife New Jersey Farmland Preservation Vegetable Growers Association of NJ Rutgers Cooperative Extension Burlington County Board of Agriculture Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Cumberland County Agriculture Development Board Salem County Board of Agriculture New Jersey Agricultural

08/24/2022

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08/15/2022

Part Time Administrative Assistant

Upper Delaware Conservation District

Blairstown, NJ 07825

Under the supervision of the District Manager, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for varied administrative and secretarial duties of a complex nature. This position requires the complete knowledge and understanding of the District's functions and policies.

Position is Monday through Friday from 9am until 1pm.

Knowledge required

Possess proficiency in computer, grammar and vocabulary skills specifically Microsoft Office including Publisher

Have the ability to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone

Exercise initiative and sound judgment under varying circumstances

Knowledge with agricultural and natural resources is a plus

Major duties

Assist in determining needs for administrative and procedural changes and implement these changes subject to approval.

Assist by performing such administrative duties as maintaining adequate records, as required, making reservations, arranging details of meetings and confirming dates and time of appointments.

Receiving and setting up both Soil Erosion and Sediment Control and Foresty files.

Maintain financial system by keeping records, preparing monthly reports and bank deposits.

Preparing and distributing monthly Board meeting packet.

Greet visitors and answer telephone inquiries- involves some technical knowledge, the setting of appointments, and referring to other agencies if information is not available from staff.

Mail appropriate literature as requested or needed.

Arrange and participate in workshops, exhibits and meetings.

Open and route mail directly to appropriate staff or agency.

Light cleaning.

Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.

Employee serves, at the pleasure of the Board, a one year probationary period.

Contact [email protected]

07/11/2022

The Upper Delaware Conservation District is pleased to announce available funding to offer technical and financial assistance to farms for the implementation of the BMPs identified in their AWMP. Farms within Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren Counties are eligible.

The funding will specifically focus on the following BMPs:
1. Erosion and sediment control
2. Nutrient management
3. Livestock barnyard, manure, and waste management
4. Livestock grazing management

Through this grant the SCD intends to offer a 75% cost-share of actual expenses to producers for the completion of BMPs. Producers will contribute 25% cost-share towards the instillation of these BMPs in the form of monetary contributions and “in kind” services such as labor and equipment use.

For additional information contact:
UPPER DELAWARE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
51 MAIN ST, SUITE B
BLAIRSTOWN, NJ 07825
908-852-2579
[email protected]

05/12/2022

You have experienced the cost of filling up your car at the gas station. Consider this: In 2020 to fill up a tractor was $230; to fill the same tractor today is $765. Please continue to support your local farmers and farm markets this season. You too, can become a member of NJ Farm Bureau and help our farmers by joining as a member! You will help your local county farmers as well as farmers throughout the state! www.njfb.org/join (Photo by Stacey Hallock, Hallock's U-Pick Farm, New Egypt)

04/18/2022

WE ARE HIRING!!

If interested send resume to [email protected]

Part Time Site Inspector
Upper Delaware Conservation District
Blairstown, NJ 07825

Summary

Under the direction of the District Manager, the Site Inspector inspects construction sites and seeks compliance with plans certified under Chapter 251 of the New Jersey Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act. The Inspector may also assist the District and cooperating Agency personnel in performing non-regulatory functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

o Inspects construction sites to assure erosion control measures are being carried out as specified on the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.

o Interprets plans and supporting documents to evaluate control measures and suggests alternatives, if required.

o Is responsible for seeking compliance for any other applicable soil disturbances within the District boundaries.

o Corresponds with engineers, contractors, and concerned citizens, regional and municipal officials on various aspects of implementation.

o Completes reports to document status of projects, time expenditures and compliance with Chapter 251

Education and/or Experience:

o Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.

o Or 1-2 years related work experience and/or training in some aspect of natural resource management, soils, engineering, forestry, wildlife, geology, environmental studies or landscape architecture;

o Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

o ·A valid New Jersey driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.

Work Environment:

o Both in office and outdoors