Soil & Water Conservation Society

Maryland Old Line Chapter

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Spring Tour 2005 - April 1

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• to promote and advance all phases of the science of conservation of soil and water resources
• to provide a medium of exchange of facts, experience and thought
• to represent, advance and protect the standards of soil and water, plant, wildlife and related natural resources.

We invite you to explore this site
and hope that your visit with us is
satisfactory. We welcome your comments
and inputs to serve you better.

To Contact Us:

SWCS - Maryland Old Line Chapter
USDA-NRCS
339 Busch's Frontage Road, Suite 301
Annapolis, MD  21401-5534
Phone: 410.841.5959 / FAX 410.841.5950

Email - cuizonrm@mda.state.md.us

What Is SWCS?

SWCS is a nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization for natural resource management professionals. It's mission is to advocate the protection, enhancement, and wise use of soil, water, and related natural resources.

Members come from federal, state, and local government agencies, corporations, universities, consulting firms, nonprofit organizations, and special interest groups--a diversity that promotes balance and credibility.

This professional society involves members in activities vital to the conservation of our soil and water resources. Through our conferences, activities, meetings, and outreach, we are striving to develop the conservation ethic so necessary for the survival of our natural resources in this new century.

We welcome you to this site. Please feel free to explore it. If you have any questions, Vermont and New Hampshire board members encourage your call (see board members below). We welcome interest in our SWCS chapter, activities, and membership opportunities.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

* Networking with other soil and water conservation professionals;
* Career development;
* Leadership experience;
* Reduced rates at conferences, workshops, forums;
* Professional journal/magazine;
* Conservogram national newsletter.

SWCS members can take advantage of substantial discounts on SWCS books and special publications, conference registration fees, rental cars, life insurance, credit cards, and a travel program for retired members.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SWCS is in a unique position to provide a credible forum for resource issues. Members have the potential to develop their careers through networking with other soil and water conservation professionals, attending local, regional, and national conferences and training, and developing leadership at the local, state, regional, and national level of membership.

Chapter meetings plan local activities, training, workshops, and forums to further the knowledge of members and other participants within this region of Maryland. Planning includes the Northeast SWCS Chapter Development Workshop and the National SWCS Annual Meeting. Professional training opportunities include the use of the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation program (RUSLE) and the Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control program (CPESC).

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION:

You can earn designation as a Certified Professional in Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) specialist. The program, sponsored by SWCS, identifies and trains knowledgeable and experienced professionals. Many professionals in Maryland have achieved this prestigious designation, which is already recognized by several government agencies.

Each year, SWCS presents awards and fellowships to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to natural resource management. SWCS chapters recognize local achievements.