University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Student Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society
Welcome to the student chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society at
the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Our members come from a
variety of majors and are interested in the conservation and sustainable use
of all natural resources with emphasis in soil and water resources.
Meetings:
Thursdays at 5:00pm
CNR Room 255
CONGRATULATIONS!
Our student chapter was awarded the National Soil and Water Conservation
Society's Outstanding Chapter Award! Someone from our organization is
invited to attend the awards luncheon in Tucson, AZ on Tuesday, July 29th.
Congratulations to the members and officers on such a prestigious award.
Hopefully, we will be honored again next year.
UPDATE 1/26/10
- Opportunity for national memberships to: SWCS, Soil
Science Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, and the
American Society of Agronomy. Keep updated with current issues and
technologies in the profession by receiving monthly publications and
e-mails. Also there are many scholarship opportunities.
- If planning on completing SWCS state scholarship
form, given by due date February 14th to Dr. Levine.
- Things to come: Regional and National soil judging
(spring)
- SWCS is planning to sign up for College Days for
Kids again this year. This is when kids come the UWSP to learn a variety
of topics on campus, including Soils. If anyone is interested in helping
out, contact one of your officers.
- Experts from the soil/water fields and members of
SWCS will be speaking about their job experiences along with students
internship experience throughout the semester.
- Annual Banquets will be taking place mid-April on a
Saturday, Keep posted for more details.
- Horicon phosphorus analysis is being held every week
Wednesdays, Room: 260 TNR. Help is welcomed, grinding soil is
necessary for phosphorus testing. Once completed preperation for carbon,
and Nitrogen test
- Horicon's first trip will be 1/30/10 to remove soil
cores please attend our meetings for further info, seats are limited.
- SWCS T-shirts will be available soon in assorted
colors and sizes. This year's t-shirt has the the textural
triangle located on the back of the shirt, with the SWCS logo on the
front. The cost will be $8 for short sleeve and $10 for long
sleeve. Both come in colors green, brown, and charcoal and sizes
S, M, L. Email Scott Stipetich if you
would like to purchase one or have any
questions.
- Spring semester dues are due to Scott; $10 for the whole year.
Contact Us:
UWSP SWCS Chapter
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
College of Natural Resources
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Email:
swcs@uwsp.edu
