Cumberland Salem Conservation District
The Cumberland Salem Conservation District is a special purpose subdivision of the State serving Cumberland and Salem Counties.
NJ Conservation Partnership Mission Statement:
The mission of the New Jersey conservation partnership is to provide leadership in the planning and implementation of natural resource management programs for the agricultural and development communities and the general public through a locally based delivery system in coordination with local, state and federal partners.
The Cumberland Salem Conservation District is one of 13 soil conservation districts in New Jersey empowered to conserve and manage soil and water resources in cooperation with the State Soil Conservation Committee. We address soil erosion and sedimentation problems that result from land disturbance activities.
Staff
Michael Bonham, District Manager
mike@cumberlandsalem.org
Karol Blew
karol@cumberlandsalem.org
Board of Supervisors
Ron Thomas, District Chairman
Ralph Sickler, Vice-Chairman
Maury Sheets, Member
Henry DuBois, Member
Tom Tedesco, Member
New Jersey Soil Conservation Districts consist of paid staff plus a volunteer Board of Supervisors.
Staff and Supervisors
Meeting Dates, Agendas & Minutes
District meetings are conducted at the District Office located at 1516 Route 77, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Meetings are generally scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. (no July or August meeting). Please contact the District office at (856) 451-2422 prior to attendance to verify the public meeting remains on schedule.
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026
January 27, 2026
February 24, 2026
March 24, 2026
April 28, 2026
May 26, 2026
June 23, 2026
September 22, 2026
October 27, 2026
November 24, 2026
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The Cumberland Salem Conservation District uses the following professional services
Auditor - Nightlinger, Colavita & Volpa
Legal - George Botcheos
Accountant - Katie Coleman CPA
Cumberland Salem Conservation District is supported by the collection of plan review and project inspection fees paid by developers for construction projects.
The District receives no direct Financial support from the State of New Jersey.
In accordance with Chapter 167, the following person, firm, business or other organization that received remuneration of $17,500.00 or more during the last fiscal year is:
New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Pensions & Benefits