virginia chapter - swcs at work in the commonwealth
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Virginia Chapter - SWCS At Work in the Commonwealth. The Soil & Water Conservation Society is a non-profit scientific and educational organization. The Society serves as an advocate for the conservation profession and for science-based conservation policy. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Virginia Chapter - Virginia Chapter - SWCSSWCS
At Work in the At Work in the CommonwealthCommonwealth
Virginia Chapter - Virginia Chapter - SWCSSWCS
At Work in the At Work in the CommonwealthCommonwealth
The Soil & Water Conservation Society is a non-profit scientific and educational organization.
The Society serves as an advocate for the conservation profession and for science-based conservation policy.
The grassroots efforts of nearly 10,000 members in over 80 chapters help carry out the Society’s mission.
The Soil & Water Conservation Society is a non-profit scientific and educational organization.
The Society serves as an advocate for the conservation profession and for science-based conservation policy.
The grassroots efforts of nearly 10,000 members in over 80 chapters help carry out the Society’s mission.
Headquarters in Ankeny, IowaHeadquarters in Ankeny, Iowa SWCS Provides National Advocacy
SWCS Provides National Advocacy
The Society provides a national and international connection . . .
The Society provides a national and international connection . . .
Focus on Common GroundFocus on Common Ground Focus on Common GroundFocus on Common Ground
Farm Bill LegislationFarm Bill Legislation Farm Bill LegislationFarm Bill Legislation
Funding for Funding for ConservationConservation
Funding for Funding for ConservationConservation
Virginia SWCS CouncilVirginia SWCS Council Virginia SWCS CouncilVirginia SWCS Council
Past President President President-Elect Vice President 2nd Year Council
Member 1st Year Council
Member Secretary Treasurer
Past President President President-Elect Vice President 2nd Year Council
Member 1st Year Council
Member Secretary Treasurer
There are 162 active There are 162 active Members in Members in
VirginiaVirginia
There are 162 active There are 162 active Members in Members in
VirginiaVirginia
SWCS in Virginia recognizes outstanding accomplishments in conservation with an awards program each year...
Outstanding Outstanding
ServiceService CommendationCommendation HonorHonor
MeritMerit
June Sekoll Media AwardJune Sekoll Media Award Conservationist of the YearConservationist of the Year
Partners with Pinelands Nursery to Partners with Pinelands Nursery to give give “Ecological Excellence Awards” “Ecological Excellence Awards” in Design and in Design and ConstructionConstruction
Dam Rehabilitation Dam Rehabilitation
SWCS Advocacy SWCS Advocacy Efforts Efforts
in Virginiain Virginia
SWCS Advocacy SWCS Advocacy Efforts Efforts
in Virginiain Virginia
Conservation And Reinvestment Act (CARA) Conservation And Reinvestment Act (CARA) Farm Bill Farm Bill
Soil & Water Conservation District Funding Soil & Water Conservation District Funding Virginia Department of Conservation &
Recreation Funding Virginia Department of Conservation &
Recreation Funding
Support for Soil Survey Program Support for Soil Survey Program
Sponsor Support By SWCSSponsor Support By SWCS State EnvirothonState Envirothon 4-H Soils Judging Contest4-H Soils Judging Contest Student Chapter Career DaysStudent Chapter Career Days Soil TunnelSoil Tunnel In MemoriamIn Memoriam VASWCD Educational FoundationVASWCD Educational Foundation
Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year through the VASWCD Educational
Foundation
Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year through the VASWCD Educational
Foundation
Student Chapter at Virginia TechStudent Chapter at Virginia TechStudent Chapter at Virginia TechStudent Chapter at Virginia Tech
Career Days in Career Days in ConservationConservation Stream Clean-upsStream Clean-ups Recycling EffortsRecycling Efforts Monitoring Monitoring ModelingModeling
Career Days in Career Days in ConservationConservation Stream Clean-upsStream Clean-ups Recycling EffortsRecycling Efforts Monitoring Monitoring ModelingModeling
Technical Forums and Workshops Water Quality and TMDLs Animal Feeding Operations Biosolids Alternative Septic Systems Conservation Tours and Canoe Float Trips
Technical Forums and Workshops Water Quality and TMDLs Animal Feeding Operations Biosolids Alternative Septic Systems Conservation Tours and Canoe Float Trips
Leadership TrainingLeadership Training Leadership TrainingLeadership Training
International Meetings International Meetings
Chapter Development Chapter Development
Networking:A Valuable ResourceA Valuable Resource
Networking:A Valuable ResourceA Valuable Resource
State AgenciesState Agencies Federal AgenciesFederal Agencies UniversitiesUniversities Private Private
ConsultantsConsultants
Additional Membership Benefits
Additional Membership Benefits
Soil and Water Journal Conservogram Magazine Discounted Publications Low Membership Rates
The Virginia Chapter - SWCS acknowledges the The Virginia Chapter - SWCS acknowledges the use use
of photos in this presentation from USDA, NRCS of photos in this presentation from USDA, NRCS Photo Gallery and www.photostogo.comPhoto Gallery and www.photostogo.com
The Virginia Chapter - SWCS acknowledges the The Virginia Chapter - SWCS acknowledges the use use
of photos in this presentation from USDA, NRCS of photos in this presentation from USDA, NRCS Photo Gallery and www.photostogo.comPhoto Gallery and www.photostogo.com