The primary purpose is to protect several homes and several historic buildings from river tide flow. The Salem County Soil Conservation District is developing plans that include the construction of a length of upland levee with at least two small tide gate structures. The Partnership helps growing communities protect their soil resources from erosion. Through the State Soil Conservation Committee s erosion and sediment control regulatory program, the soil conservation districts review and certify proposed development plans for soil erosion control in District 2 before and after construction. They also review plans for stormwater control and issue permits.
Local inspectors check compliance to ensure natural resource conservation on development sites.