Join your NRCS colleagues as a member of the Soil and Water Conservation Society today!

SWCS is THE professional development organization for employees of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. SWCS recognizes that conservation practitioners are the people who best understand the strengths and weaknesses of the programs that they administer as they work with their farmer and landowner customers to implement soil and water best management practices. Because of this, SWCS strives to address the needs and amplify the voices of conservationists. Be a part of the organization built to support your work!

Learn more about ways to get involved as an NRCS employee.

All USDA employees can pay their SWCS dues in 26 installments through the USDA payroll deduction service. Learn more. 

Infographic illustrating the benefits of an SWCS membership for conservation employees