(Ankeny, Iowa – June 16, 2025) The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) is excited to bring its 80th International Annual Conference to the West Coast! From August 3–6, 2025, the conservation community will gather in Costa Mesa, California, to celebrate the theme “Conservation Coast to Coast.” This milestone conference...
(Ankeny, Iowa – June 11, 2025) The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) would like to congratulate the winners of the 2025 SWCS awards and scholarships. Awards are presented annually to individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions in advocating and advancing the conservation of soil, water, and related...
(Ankeny, Iowa – April 23, 2025) The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) 80th International Annual Conference, taking place August 3–6, 2025, in Costa Mesa, California, will unite a diverse, multigenerational community of researchers, practitioners, industry leaders, farmers, and students from around the world. The conference will highlight the latest...
The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) supports our professionals and partners in the face of recent actions that will impact conservation progress and the sustainability of the nation’s food supply. Conservation programs and organizations play a fundamental role in strengthening our farmers, farmland, communities, and the nation - making...
Emerging Leaders Program Alumni Award SWCS is excited to announce a brand new award! Are you a 2024 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) graduate and a Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) member? You could win $500 to invest in your career! We’re awarding three cash awards to ELP alumni who...
Job Title: Student Leader Project Intern Hours: Flexible, up to 25 Hours/Week Start Date: April/May 2025 Duration: August 2025 Pay: $13/hour Location: Virtual or In-Person Position Description: Are you looking to build your resume with a standout project for future employers? Want to contribute to an international organization with eighty...
(ANKENY, IA) The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS), in collaboration with Iowa State University (ISU), is proud to announce the release of the 2024 Conservation Practitioner Poll Summary Report. This comprehensive survey, led by ISU professor and extension sociologist Dr. J. Arbuckle, ISU Extension and Outreach water quality programs...
The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS), along with partner organizations, has sent a letter to key congressional leaders advocating for increased funding of $175.5 million for the EPA's Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Program in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The 319 Grant Program has been...
The SWCS Student T-shirt Contest is back! Have you ever thought, “This would make a cool shirt”? This is your chance to make that a reality. Unleash your creativity and design a t-shirt that speaks to the hearts of students and professionals working in the conservation field. It could be a...
The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) is proud to welcome the 2025 Class of the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) and celebrate the outstanding success of 2024 ELP graduates. This program, designed to cultivate the next generation of conservation professionals, has already shown tremendous success and impact within the conservation community....
