New PED Talks Video Series Digs into Soil Health
A series of 10-to-15-minute, science-centered “PED Talks” on soil health has been posted on YouTube.
Leonard J. Lane Receives 2019 Hugh Hammond Bennett Award from the Soil and Water Conservation Society
The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) would like to congratulate Dr. Leonard J. Lane, a scientist and engineer who has advanced conservation science, for receiving the 2019 Hugh Hammond Bennett Award.
Soil Health Films Document Conservation Work of Southwestern Farmers and Conservationists
The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) has released two short films that showcase the efforts of farmers and conservationists in the San Luis Valley of Colorado to address agricultural challenges through improved soil health.
Conservation Professionals Unite at the Soil and Water Conservation Society 2019 International Annual Conference
Over 400 conservation professionals from around the world will convene in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 28-31, 2019, for the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) 74th International Annual Conference.
Soil and Water Conservation Society Celebrates National Drinking Water Week as the Newest Member of the Source Water Collaborative
The Soil and Water Conservation Society is pleased to announce it has become a member of the Source Water Collaborative.
Urban and Agriculture Leaders to Kick Off Soil and Water Conservation Society 2019 International Annual Conference
The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) 74th International Annual Conference, to be held July 28-31, 2019, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will feature conservation leaders whose work emphasizes the importance of engaging both urban and rural communities in efforts to protect natural resources.
Living Soil Documentary Screenings during Stewardship Week 2019
Promote soil conservation education during Stewardship Week by hosting a community screening of the documentary Living Soil. Screening resources are available.
Soil and Water Conservation Society and Green Infrastructure Foundation Sign Partnership Agreement
On April 1, 2019, the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Green Infrastructure Foundation (GIF) and Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC).
Registration Opens for Soil and Water Conservation Society International Annual Conference in Albuquerque
Conservation professionals from around the world will convene in Albuquerque, New Mexico July 29 – August 1 for the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) 73rd International Annual Conference.
Study Shows Most Farmers Comply with Fertilizer Recommendations in Western Lake Erie Region
Newly released research shows that a large majority of those whose fields drain into western Lake Erie are adhering to ag experts’ guidelines for fertilizer rates and application practices.