THIS issue contains several papers presented at SWCS's recent 46th annual meeting in
Lexington, Kentucky. Many of those in attendance reported that it was one of the finest …

I'VE enjoyed writing these columns for the past two years. These are fast-paced and exciting
times for soil and water conservation activities. In the short period of two years, a …

I am impressed by the activities in which I see our chapters involved. Chapter leaders can
take credit for involving members in the many current programs being used to advance the …

AS a professional society of members from many disciplines and institutions, SWCS
provides its members with a unique environment for professional development and …

SCSA's Council held an important meeting in mid-November at our international
headquarters. During that meeting, the Council considered and adopted a threeyear …

WE all know change is inevitable. But successful use of change is in no way guaranteed. We
are witnessing substantial change in the world today. Change of a physical nature is on …

IN my last column, I referred to the role of the JSWC in helping the Soil and Water
Conservation Society create an environment for excellence in resource conservation. In this …

RECENTLY, I had an opportunity to hear Bruce Laingen, executive director of the National
Commission on Public Service (Volcker Commission) and a retired Foreign Service official …

SWCS's 44th annual meeting in Edmonton,“Making Conservation Happen, Together,” is
meant to focus our attention on improved teamwork in natural resource management. Never …

DURING the past year, Past-president Don Van Meter spoke regularly in this column about
the issue of professionalism in natural resource management and on the role of SWCS in …