South Jersey RC&D Council, Inc.

Columbus office


The South Jersey RC&D Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Located in Columbus, NJ (above) the Council consists of a representative from each of the region's county government and soil conservation districts and the below pictured officers:
Council Officers

Council members

 

 

 
regions map

Mission

South Jersey RC&D assists and promotes wise use of natural and community resources through education and collaborative partnerships for the economic and social well being of the South Jersey Region.

Vision

To be recognized regionally as a leader in fostering effective management of the natural and community resources of South Jersey.

Region

The Region of the South Jersey Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. is 4,710 square miles. It encompasses eleven counties (see map at right) in the southern portion of South Jersey. Those counties are: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem. To the east is the Atlantic Ocean. Hunterdon, Somerset, and Union counties are to the north. The Delaware River and Bay lie to the south and west. The area covers 60 percent of the state and consists of 293 municipalities. This council began work on October 15, 1976.

 

 

Critical Issues

In October 2006 the South Jersey RC&D Council reevaluated the most critical issues facing the region.  The highest priority issues are the following:

  • Agriculture and Urban Water Supply
  • Flooding
  • Water Quality
  • Soil Management
  • Land Use and Management

 

Area Plan

The Area Plan is an action plan focusing and directing the activities of the South Jersey RC&D Council. Planning builds a framework leading to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives. The Council is currently updating the Area Plan. This is a 5 year plan which will be completed in 2007. Check back here for updates.

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