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Soil and Water Conservation Society

@swcs.org
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🌱 We are an international organization for professionals who practice and advance the science and art of natural resource conservation. Join us! >> www.swcs.org

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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 16/09/2026
SWCS is celebrating the 2026 ELP graduates and welcoming the 2027 cohort as they begin their year of leadership development. Congratulations to our graduates and welcome to the next generation of conservation leaders! Meet the 2027 cohort: ow.ly/6wRb50ZNSoQ
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 15/09/2026
Photo credit correction: The photo featured in this graphic is by Brooke Sauter, not NRCS/SWCS Lynn Betts as originally credited. We apologize for this error.
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 10/09/2026
After surveying 1,066 Indiana residents, researchers evaluated how awareness of nonpoint source pollution affected residents’ intentions to adopt practices that improve water quality. Read the article at doi.org/10.1080/00224561.2026.2673779
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 09/09/2026
💧 Life depends on water; water depends on you. SWCS is proud to partner with the Iowa Water Center to advance water science, collaboration, and education in Iowa. Celebrate the IWC's 20th conference with a new T-shirt! 👕 : ow.ly/IGcw50ZLvHt
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IA Water Center SWCS Collab | Bonfire
Wear the mission. Support conservation. Celebrate collaboration.. The Soil and Water Conservation Society serves as the professional society for those who practice and...
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 01/09/2026
🚨 New merch alert! We’ve released a brand new shirt to celebrate Conservation Professionals Week – find it and other designs at www.swcs.org/merch. Whether you’re in the field, the classroom, or the office, conservation never goes out of style. #FacesOfConservation
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 19/08/2026
A recent article published in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation provides insights into cover crop performance and the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for monitoring, which can assist farmers and researchers in their decision-making processes. 🔗: ow.ly/7Reg50ZByRB
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 13/08/2026
Join our CEO Clare Lindahl, SWCS Minnesota Chapter, and the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition at Feathered Acres Learning Farm & Inn. Come early for the training. Stay for the field day. Then stick around for the Party in the Pasture to follow! Register: ow.ly/bQ3o50ZzzfV
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 10/08/2026
We're collecting short videos, written stories, and quotes from students and professionals about their conservation work and experiences. Help SWCS celebrate conservation professionals by sharing your voice! Submit here: forms.gle/T6cLrP39Ure3776x9
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 16/07/2026
Our application to become an Emerging Leader is now LIVE! If you are looking for an immersive, interdisciplinary leadership experience, apply to be part of the 2027 cohort by August 17. Learn more: www.swcs.org/get-involved/emerging-…
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 14/07/2026
Save the date! SWCS is headed to National Harbor, Maryland, for our 82nd International Annual Conference in July 2027. We hope to see you there!
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 10/07/2026
The latest issue of the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation is out, with research from the Philippines, China, Brazil, and the United States: www.tandfonline.com/uswc Become a member of SWCS and unlock access to JSWC issues dating back to 1981! www.swcs.org/join
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 02/07/2026
The SWCS Annual Conference has officially reached capacity and registrations are now closed. Missed your chance to grab a ticket? Don't worry! We have opened an official waitlist. Sign up today, and if a spot opens up, you’ll be the first to know. 🔗: SWCS.formstack.com/forms/2026waitin…
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 01/07/2026
Don't miss this month's Conservation Voices webinar! We're diving into three local projects making a big impact. Learn how you can scale your own conservation work. www.eventbrite.com/e/scaling-conser…
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 25/06/2026
Can occasional tillage fit into long-term no-tillage systems? This study evaluated the effects of a one-time strategic chisel tillage event on a 9-yr no-till soil, comparing it to long-term conventional, strip, and continuous no-till systems. 🔗: doi.org/10.1080/00224561.2026.26555…
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 18/06/2026
🚨 New shirt alert! This design is for all of the rockstar researchers who publish their work in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation; you will always be statistically significant to us. 🙂 Order your shirt today at www.swcs.org/merch.
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 17/06/2026
In a new study, researchers identify regional similarities and differences in farmer mindsets to help develop more targeted and effective outreach strategies for increasing cover crop adoption in the United States. 🔗: doi.org/10.1080/00224561.2026.26565…
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 16/06/2026
Today is the LAST day of early bird registration for the 81st SWCS International Annual Conference! Don't miss your chance to attend the conference at a discounted rate! Register here: registration.socio.events/e/26ac And don't forget to book your hotel!
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 04/06/2026
Congrats to this year's award and scholarship recipients! Winners will be recognized at the 81st SWCS International Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more: www.swcs.org/resources/news/soil-an…
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 01/06/2026
The SWCS Events Calendar (www.swcs.org/events) is updated regularly with local chapter events, webinars, and general conservation events across the US. Here are a few highlights for June!
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 29/05/2026
Love learning? Our members get exclusive access to our extensive library of past webinars along with many other membership perks! Check them out here: swcs.org/events/webinars
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 27/05/2026
It's here! The Nature Conservancy has released their road map for advancing regenerative ag through trusted farm advisors, and we're proud to have been a part of the development team. Learn more: nature.org/advisorroadmap
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 20/05/2026
In coordination with this month's Conservation Voices webinar, "Creating Successful Water Quality Programs and Policies," we've brought back two of our favorite water-themed shirts! Find these and other designs at swcs.org/merch (and join us on May 26 to discuss water programs and policies!).
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 14/05/2026
📢 The JSWC is seeking submissions for an upcoming special issue on Precision Conservation. We invite articles that bridge environmental science, IoT tech, and socioeconomic policy to optimize natural resource management. Learn more at tinyurl.com/5n7dw2tk
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 06/05/2026
Breaking the new crop adoption barrier: USDA risk management tools help farmers confidently add perennial grains to their fields. Read the full article: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.108…
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Integrating new crops into federal farm programs: A Kernza® roadmap
Published in Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Ahead of Print, 2026)
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 30/04/2026
A study in Tennessee is uncovering the hidden benefits of cover crops! While we know they’re great for soil and water quality, researchers recently tracked 134 ag fields to see how they impact our local bird populations. Read the full study: ow.ly/ktp650YRNxM Taylor & Francis Research
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 28/04/2026
🎉 Happy 20th Anniversary to the Midwest Cover Crops Council! SWCS is proud to partner with MCCC to celebrate 20 years of advancing soil health and water quality across the Midwest. Thank you for being the leader in science-based cover crop resources! 🔗: www.midwestcovercrops.org
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Click here for more info February 10-11, 2026 - Dubuque, IA Click Here Youtube iTunes Spotify GETTING STARTED Get access to our best recommendations for getting started with cover crops! LEARN MORE COVER CROP RECIPES We help you get started with cover crop recipes. Additional states coming soon! LEA…
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 15/04/2026
Registration for the 81st SWCS International Annual Conference is LIVE! Join us July 26-29, 2026 in St. Louis, MO as we explore this year's theme, Gateway to Conservation. Learn more and register here: swcs.org/26ac
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 15/04/2026
The founder of SWCS, Hugh Hammond Bennett, was born 145 years ago today. We continue his work every day in our collective efforts to take care of the land, and that's definitely worth celebrating!
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 13/04/2026
Thanks to everyone who came out and spent Friday afternoon cleaning up SWCS headquarters with us! We had great weather and even better help!
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 09/04/2026
In honor of this month's webinar, we've added two soil shirts as well as current cover crop shirts to our store on Bonfire. Get them by April 30 and rep your nerdy side! www.bonfire.com/store/swcs
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 02/04/2026
Join our Conservation Voices webinar this month to hear from two researchers featured in the JSWC special issue on soil health and conservation. Learn more and register here: ow.ly/ChaS50YCq0l
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 01/04/2026
Why are some water quality programs more successful than others? New research from the Upper Mississippi River basin highlights that institutional strength and local capacity are more important than policy design alone. 🔗: doi.org/10.1080/0022... #WaterQuality #ScienceSky
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Implementing nonpoint source pollution programs: Insights from interviews with agency professionals
Nutrient pollution from agriculture remains a leading cause of water quality impairments in the United States despite decades of policy interventions. The authority to implement water quality polic...
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 23/03/2026
💧What does 30 years of phosphorus data actually tell us about the future of our lakes? Check out this three-decade study that uncovers how nutrient "legacies" build up and what it means for sustainable water management today. 🔗: doi.org/10.1080/0022...
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 18/03/2026
🥔 Are there approaches to potato farming that can be used to improve #SoilHealth? In this review, Ogilvie et al. explore whether #RegenerativeAgriculture principles can be applied to potato production—one of the most soil-intensive cropping systems. 🔗: doi.org/10.1080/0022...
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Soil and Water Conservation Society @swcs.org · 16/03/2026
The Soil and Water Conservation Society has officially landed on Bluesky! We’re here to connect with conservationists, farmers, researchers, students, educators, and anyone passionate about our natural resources. Learn more about us: www.swcs.org #Introduction #ScienceSky #SoilScience #Conservation
SWCS members gather around the Soil and Water Conservation Society sign at headquarters.
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