Hugh Hammond Bennett Chapter
SWCS Mission Statement
The Soil and Water Conservation Society fosters the science and the art of soil, water and related natural resource management to achieve sustainability.
We promote and practice an ethic recognizing the interdependence of people and the environment.
From every conceivable angle - economic, social, cultural, public health, national defense - conservation of natural resources is an objective on which all should agree.
Hugh
Hammond
Bennett
-1959-
Sign marking the site of the Hugh Hammond Bennett Memorial and old homesite
A word cloud in the shape of NC describing the HHB Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society
A healthy forest
Sign marking the site of the Hugh Hammond Bennett Memorial and old homesite
President's Leadership
Award
2016
Soil and Water
Conservation Society
About Us
The Soil and Water Conservation Society is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization -- founded in 1943 -- that serves as an advocate for conservation professionals and for science-based conservation practice, programs, and policy. Its members include researchers, administrators, planners, policymakers, technical advisors, teachers, students, farmers, and ranchers.
Projects
The Hugh Hammond Bennett Chapter is involved in a lot of things; we're an active group. Some of our projects include sponsoring the NC Envirothon and the Resource Conservation Workshop.
We, also, help maintain the homesite of Dr. Hugh Hammond Bennett in Anson County, North Carolina.
Donate
Help us to continue to protect our natural resources today and for years to come. Your donation goes towards funding conservation initiatives in North Carolina.
Get Involved
Interested in becoming a member of the Soil and Water Conservation Society and your local Hugh Hammond Bennett Chapter in North Carolina? Click "more" to get exclusive access to publications and to have your voice be heard!
Did y'all hear???
2018 HHB Chapter Awards have been announced. Congrats to all the winners!
News & Events
TBD
More to come soon!
The past, present, and future of NC Soil Survey
This site is fascinating and worth a few minutes of your time. Even though the NC soil survey has been completed as of 2016, there's still a lot of work left to do!
What is he doing?
Many have seen this erosion demonstration by Steve Woodruff, USDA NRCS Agronomist and former Chapter President.