The Association of
Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Conserving and Protecting the Soil and Water Resources of Texas
Hello Districts and Other Friends of Conservation!
We are your source of information about
ATSWCD-sponsored events,
programs, meetings, tours and training across the state.
ATSWCD is working to represent Texas SWCDs on
state and national levels.
Covid-19 Notices:
Cancellations, District Meetings/Requirements for Teleconferencing,
Office Closure Info and Additional News
See SWCD Resources: Covid-19 Info
SAVE THE DATE !
Make Plans to Attend the
81st Annual Meeting of
Texas SWCD District Directors
Round Rock, TX
October 4-6, 2021
More info about registration and hotel reservations
The 80th Annual Meeting
of Texas Soil and Water Conservation District Directors
Was Held Virtually On October 26-30, 2020
District Directors, District staff members and partners in conservation came together virtually to reflect on the challenges and opportunities of 2020 and to honor those who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of agriculture and conservation.
View each day's video presentations
Rick Schilling, ATSWCD President, reports on ATSWCD activities and accomplishments over the past year.
View Rick's video address
by clicking on the video player below
2020 PRESIDENT'S AWARD
Rickey James
The President's Award honors outstanding achievements by a Texas conservationist and is the highest award bestowed by the Association of Texas SWCDs.
Rickey James received the award during
the 80th Annual Meeting of SWCD Directors
held virtually October 26-30, 2020.
View the video of Rickey James' outstanding conservation
and life achievements
Click on the video player or link below
2020 PRESIDENT'S AWARD
Rickey James
Congratulations to the 2020 State and
Area Award Winners!
OUTSTANDING CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Area 1
Hockley County SWCD #129
Area 2
Medina Valley SWCD #226
Area 3
Victoria SWCD #346
Area 4
Nacogdoches SWCD #401
State Winner
Area 5
Upper Sabine SWCD #530
FFA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
2020 Soil Stewardship Public Speaking Contest
The Texas FFA Association held its 92nd annual convention virtually July 8-10, 2020. ATSWCD sponsors the Stewardship Public Speaking Contest, providing scholarships to three top winners.
See winners and read more . . .
WATCH THE SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE'S
VIDEO SERIES
Watch the premiere of the Soil Health Institute's Cotton & Covers, a Healthy Soils for Sustainable Cotton video series. The video series is part of the Healthy Soils for Sustainable Cotton project, which provides farmer-focused education and training events delivered by Soil Health Institute scientists, partnering with local soil health technical specialists and farmer mentors who have implemented successful soil health management systems.
Soil Health Workshops
Watch for Future Dates and Further Information
The two-day workshops offer an opportunity to learn from experts, interact with producers, and discover new techniques that assist in sustainability and profitability.
The 3rd Annual Soil Health Symposium
was held in Lubbock, TX
February 11-12, 2020
Details on upcoming
Soil Health Symposiums
Videos, pictures and info from
Soil Health Short Courses across the state
Fun Fact: Healthy soil is made of about 45 percent minerals, 25 percent water,
5 percent organic matter and 25 percent air!
Learn more facts about soil and
how to analyze soil quality
and improve your soil's health
Stop Soil Erosion
is the objective of
World Soil Day,
celebrated on December 5
and throughout the year
"Stop Soil Erosion, Save Our Future"
Sustaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by:
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Addressing the increasing challenges in soil management
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Raising the profile of healthy soil
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Encouraging governments, organizations, communities and individuals to engage in proactively improving soil health
All life is rooted in soil.
Healthy soil is vital to agricultural production and therefore essential to all living things.
Maintaining soil's healthy balance provides proper nutrients in food crops and grazing lands.
Soil Health
TEXAS SWCD RESOURCES
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Conservation Awards Program
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555 Edu and Outreach Activities Grant
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District Director Travel Expense Scholarship
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Annual Soil Stewardship Week
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New District Soil Stewardship Week Award
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District Quotas
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FFA Leadership Development Program
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Plant ID Book Sales
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More Information on Programs
Every week, ATSWCD Executive Director Tamara Daniel provides an e-newsletter update on national and state legislation, current events and other topics of importance to SWCDs.
District Clerks and Directors, sign up today and watch for Monday Minutes in your inbox!
75th Anniversaries
Read about SWCDs celebrating 75th anniversaries in 2019
Texas Districts, showcase your SWCD in the District Spotlight by submitting a brief article and picture to:
tamaradaniel@thegateway.net
PARTNER WITH ATSWCD TODAY
BECOME A SPONSOR AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN CONSERVATION ISSUES ACROSS THE STATE!
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INDIVIDUAL AND BUSINESS FRIENDS PROGRAM/CORPORATE SPONSORS