Michigan Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society

Welcome to our web site!

The Michigan Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) is a 501(c)(3) professional society organized for educational, scientific and charitable purposes to foster the science and art of soil, water, and related resource management to achieve sustainability.  The mission of the Michigan Chapter includes:

  • Promoting research, experimentation, demonstrations and other technical work in soil and water conservation.
  • Stimulating communication among professional workers in soil and water conservation for mutual exchange of knowledge, facts and experience.
  • Promoting and providing opportunities for professional development training in the science and art of soil, water and related renewable natural resource conservation and managment to achieve sustainability.
  • Sustaining the ethic and spirit of professionalism among conservationists through networking and mutual support.

Major News and Events

  • Michigan Chapter Professional Development Seminar
    March 10, 2010, during ANR Week
    Michigan State University
    Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
    East Lansing, Michigan
    Seminar Title: A Matter of Balance: Peak Phosphorus - Balancing Demand, Supply and the Environment

Details and Registration information.

Newsletters

  • November, 2009, Chapter newsletter (pdf)

  • September, 2009, Chapter newsletter  (5.7Mb pdf)
     
  • 2010 SWCS ANNUAL CONFERENCE

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS AND SYMPOSIA

Past Events

THIS WEBSITE IS CURRENTLY BEING SPONSORED BY:
Marilyn Shy
Michigan Chapter SWCS Member

Website created 11/24/08
Updated 02/08/10

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