Soil and Water Conservation Society

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The SWCS Events Calendar (https://t.co/Di1at8ire9) 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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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 https://t.co/PZHrKK6Np9.

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Final week to register.

Join ISG's Water team for a #fieldtour across Southern Minnesota.

Real projects. Real challenges. A closer look at how #drainagesolutions are taking shape on the ground.

Save your spot: https://t.co/MXIFOtZRzf
#ISG #WaterResources #SWCS

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📢 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 https://t.co/bWpREX88Ex

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Breaking the new crop adoption barrier: USDA risk management tools help farmers confidently add perennial grains to their fields. Read the full article: https://t.co/Ko2LuOnQpS

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A new 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 agricultural fields to see how they impact our local bird populations. Read the full study: https://t.co/La5clvKu9S

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🎉 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! 🔗: https://t.co/gXiZCvKI9q

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Decades of effort haven't stopped nutrient runoff from being a primary driver of water degradation. To find out why, researchers went straight to the source: the state agency professionals managing these programs. 🔗: https://t.co/Fv3s1BZAK2

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💧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. 🔗: https://t.co/ZocLxrWE90

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Can occasional tillage enhance no-till performance? A recent article by Humberto Blanco, published in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, reviews our current state of knowledge of occasional tillage impacts. 🔗: https://t.co/1LeI4a09VR

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If supporting the future of conservation is worth $10 to you, that is the donation we're hoping you'll make to the Soil and Water Conservation Society today.

Give here: https://t.co/KNCCNKrzHc

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Are there approaches to potato farming that can be used to improve soil health and generate better environmental outcomes? Read more: https://t.co/LiWWFJ1j1d

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SWCS members, help shape our advocacy efforts by completing a short survey by January 30. Your feedback will guide SWCS in identifying key federal funding and policy priorities, improving communication, and planning future workshops and webinars.
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🌱 What makes cover crops succeed on real farms? A new citizen science study partnering with farmers across 253 fields in the Great Lakes region reveals powerful insights. https://t.co/7Xfe55hSTp
#CoverCrops #CitizenScience #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth

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Happy New Year! We can't wait to see what we accomplish together in 2026, but we also want to reflect on and celebrate what we've already achieved! Check out the SWCS 2025 Year in Review: https://t.co/ZrHtzIdgcx

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Thank YOU! For believing in our mission. For belonging to SWCS. For donating. We are so grateful to everyone who has donated to support our work and our mission. If you haven't donated yet this year and would like to, you can give here: https://t.co/KNCCNKrzHc

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How do we design landscapes to support both farming AND nature? Over 20 literature surveys were reviewed to identify ecosystem service models that assess multiple services relevant to crops and livestock. Read the full article: https://t.co/Q72ZpP9mpX #ecosystemservices

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A study on the effectiveness of prairie strips over time shows they can rapidly improve soil microbial biomass, organic matter, water holding capacity, and aggregate stability. Read article: https://t.co/X9dHWglCjS #CRP #PrairieStrips #chronosequence #SoilHealth

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The Soil and Water Conservation Society is seeking oral presentations, posters, symposia, and workshops for the 81st SWCS International Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, July 26-29, 2026! Submit your presentations here: https://t.co/cnGHz1Mn2S

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In an article in JSWC’s special issue, “Soil Health and Conservation,” authors highlight how compost and cropping intensity influence #soilhealth in water-limited systems, showing positive relationships between aggregate stability and microbial activity. https://t.co/hHIJcf9Wqw