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2004 Annual Conference

	Soil and Water Conservation Society  2004 Annual Conference July 24 – 28, 2004 at the Radisson Riverfront Hotel, St. Paul, Minnesota Theme: "Headwaters of Conservation" For information contact:  Jody Ogg at  (515) 289-2331, extension 17 or events@swcs.org

Successful annual conference Plenary Session On the ground conduct of soil and water conservation activities has changed dramatically over the past 40 years.  Likewise, the many institutions created in support of soil and water conservation efforts have changed.  Founders envisioned SWCS as an organization integral to success in soil and water conservation.  How has SWCS measured up over the past four decades? What has been the relationship of SWCS to key partners in the movement? And what does SWCS experience portend for the future of the organization and the soil and water conservation movement alike? Presentation by: Max Schnepf, former SWCS employee Respondents:Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant, SWCS president, and Craig Cox, SWCS executive director Click here to view a transcript of the presentation.   Concurrent and symposia sessions Symposia and concurrent sessions revolved around four topics: Soil and environmental quality Agricultural management and environmental quality Assessing the effectiveness of conservation and environment programs Geo-spatial technology for conservation: Soil, water, and land TO VIEW THE ABSTRACTS OF ALL PRESENTATIONS WITH CONTACT INFORMATION: CLICK HERE.     Award ceremony The award ceremony was a luncheon held on Tuesday between the concurrent sessions.  It was a wonderful way to congratulate all the well deserving people. Craig Cox and Max Schnepf, the Hugh H. Bennett Award winner. The awards banquet was held Tuesday noon. Craig Cox and Diane Rickerl, a Fellow Award winner.   Team building Team building was easy to accomplish at this year's social night at Harriet Island in downtown St. Paul. The weather cooperated for a lovely evening outside. President Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant talks with members at the Social Night.