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Virginia SWCS Chapter: Conservation Advocacy & Achievements

Join the Virginia Chapter of the Soil & Water Conservation Society for leadership training, award programs, advocacy efforts, scholarship opportunities, and networking in conservation initiatives. Discover how members contribute to impactful conservation projects and policy improvements. Stay informed with educational resources and professional development opportunities. Enhance your knowledge and skills in soil and water conservation practice through various programs and events. Be part of a community dedicated to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices in Virginia.

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Virginia SWCS Chapter: Conservation Advocacy & Achievements

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  1. Virginia Chapter - SWCSAt Work in the Commonwealth

  2. 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.

  3. Headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa • Focus on Common Ground SWCS Provides National Advocacy The Society provides a national and international connection . . . • Farm Bill Legislation • Funding for Conservation

  4. Past President • President • President-Elect • Vice President • 2nd Year Council Member • 1st Year Council Member • Secretary • Treasurer Virginia SWCS Council

  5. There are 162 active Members in Virginia

  6. SWCS in Virginia recognizes outstanding accomplishments in conservation with an awards program each year... • Outstanding Service • June Sekoll Media Award • Conservationist of the Year • Commendation • Honor • Partners with Pinelands Nursery to give “Ecological Excellence Awards” in Design and Construction • Merit

  7. SWCS Advocacy Efforts in Virginia • Dam Rehabilitation • Conservation And Reinvestment Act (CARA) • Farm Bill • Soil & Water Conservation District Funding • Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation Funding • Support for Soil Survey Program

  8. Sponsor Support By SWCS • State Envirothon • 4-H Soils Judging Contest • Student Chapter Career Days • Soil Tunnel • In Memoriam • VASWCD Educational Foundation

  9. Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year through the VASWCD Educational Foundation

  10. Career Days in Conservation • Stream Clean-ups • Recycling Efforts • Monitoring • Modeling Student Chapter at Virginia Tech

  11. Technical Forums and Workshops • Water Quality and TMDLs • Animal Feeding Operations • Biosolids • Alternative Septic Systems • Conservation Tours and Canoe Float Trips

  12. Chapter Development Leadership Training • International Meetings

  13. Networking:A Valuable Resource • State Agencies • Federal Agencies • Universities • Private Consultants

  14. Additional Membership Benefits • Soil and Water Journal • Conservogram Magazine • Discounted Publications • Low Membership Rates

  15. The Virginia Chapter - SWCS acknowledges the use of photos in this presentation from USDA, NRCS Photo Gallery and www.photostogo.com

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