Conserving and Protecting the Soil and Water Resources of Texas
The Association of
Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts
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
TEXAS CONSERVATION AWARDS PROGRAM
TEXAS SWCDs CELEBRATE
SOIL AND WATER STEWARDSHIP WEEK
"Healthy Soils, Healthy Life" was the focus of this year's Soil and Water Stewardship Week celebration, held April 24 - May 1, 2022. Soil and Water Stewardship Week highlights the conservation and preservation of natural resources and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in promoting a clean, healthy environment and continued strong economic growth for present and future generations.
SWCDs across Texas participated in the annual statewide campaign, providing conservation education and sponsoring events to encourage the wise and productive use of our state's vast natural resources.
Coastal Plains SWCD promoted Soil and Water Stewardship Week with Ag Container Recycle Day.
Area farmers took advantage of Coastal Plains SWCD's Ag Container Recycle Day, bringing in their plastic ag containers to be recycled by US Ag Recycling/Ag Container Recycling Council. Coastal Plains SWCD also offered Triple Rinse Jet Nozzles at the event, which was held at Fairchild Farmers Co-op Gin in Richmond, TX. This first ag container recycling day was a success, with farmers and USAG requesting it to be held annually.
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Farmers brought in their plastic ag containers during Coastal Plains SWCD's Ag Container Recycling Day, held to recognize Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week.
Pictured below: Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller signs Coastal Plains SWCD's Soil and Water Stewardship Week Proclamation. CPSWCD also obtained a proclamation signed by Governor Greg Abbott.
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Congratulations to the 2022 State and Area Award Winners!
OUTSTANDING CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Area 1
(N/A)
Area 2
Middle Clear Fork SWCD #206
Area 3
Victoria SWCD #346
Area 4
Red River County SWCD #423
State Winner
Area 5
Collin County SWCD #535
The 81st Annual Meeting of
Texas SWCD District Directors
was held in Round Rock, TX
on October 4-6, 2021
SEE HIGHLIGHTS AND PICTURES
OF THE MEETING
KENNETH McALISTER RECEIVES THE
2021 ATSWCD PRESIDENT'S AWARD
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Kenneth McAlister, left, receives the prestigious 2021 President's Award from ATSWCD President Rick Schilling. The annual award honors outstanding achievements by a Texas conservationist and is the highest honor bestowed by ATSWCD. McAlister is a Director of Wichita SWCD #538.
The 2022 Annual Soil Stewardship Public Speaking Contest Packet is Now Available
FFA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
2021 Soil Stewardship Public Speaking Contest
Winners of the Texas FFA State Soil Stewardship Public Speaking Contest were announced at the 93rd Annual FFA Convention held July 5-9, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. ATSWCD sponsors the Stewardship Public Speaking Contest, providing scholarships to three top winners.
ATSWCD President Rick Schilling Congratulates the 2021 State Winners!
State Champion Breanna Jimenez - East Central FFA
Hailey Tucker, Second Place - Katy FFA
Avery Maas, Third Place - Magnolia FFA
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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Annual Soil Stewardship Week
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District Soil Stewardship Week Award
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District Quotas
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FFA Leadership Development Program
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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
Texas Districts, showcase your SWCD in the District Spotlight by submitting a brief article and picture to:
tamaradaniel@thegateway.net
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