NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation

01/17/2025

Studying for a career in natural resources conservation or agriculture? Our scholarship application is open to North Carolina residents studying at a North Carolina university or community college. DEADLINE March 1st. More information and application: https://tinyurl.com/CICscholarship2025

06/17/2024

DEADLINE TO APPLY EXTENDED: We are hiring an Agriculture Resilience Program Assistant (via AmeriCorps). Are you interested in soil health, water quality, and nonpoint source nutrient control? What about watershed planning and educational outreach? This position will provide a hands-on experience to build your professional skills and gain knowledge in the conservation world.

This 11-month position starts Sept 4, 2024 and ends July 31, 2025 and comes with great pay and benefits. The intern will work on projects to assess agricultural activities and support conservation efforts in the High Rock Lake watershed in western NC.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 28th, with possible extension. Don't wait!

https://americorps.hiringthing.com/job/793652/agriculture-resilience-program-assistant

06/07/2024

We are hiring an Agriculture Resilience Program Assistant (via AmeriCorps). Are you interested in soil health, water quality, and nonpoint source nutrient control? What about watershed planning and educational outreach? This position will provide a hands-on experience to build your professional skills and gain knowledge in the conservation world. This 11-month position starts Sept 4, 2024 and ends July 31, 2025 and comes with great pay and benefits. The intern will work on projects to assess agricultural activities and support conservation efforts in the High Rock Lake watershed in western NC. DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 14th, with possible extension. Don't wait!

https://americorps.hiringthing.com/job/793652/agriculture-resilience-program-assistant

11/27/2023

Studying in NC for a career in a natural resources management or agricultural field? Our scholarship program is now accepting applications through 2/2/24
tinyurl.com/CICscholarship2024

06/23/2022

Congratulations to our 2022-2023 Careers in Conservation Scholars! These brilliant young minds are the future of natural resource conservation and agriculture! Click through to our website to learn more about each student: https://ncsoilwater.org/programs/careers-in-conservation-scholarship-program/

04/12/2022

We are thrilled to announce Chester Lowder as the recipient of the Foundation’s President’s Award for 2021. Chester’s accomplishments are many, and he has been critical in establishing several of our key conservation programs. His ongoing support and wisdom are truly invaluable. Congratulations, Chester!

About the award: Recipients are chosen by the President and Executive Director of the Foundation with consideration given to those who have been supportive of the Foundation through their financial gifts and acts of service. The award provides an avenue to thank and recognize individuals who believe in the mission of the Foundation, while supporting the work of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts. To see a list of past recipients visit: www.ncsoilwater.org/about/presidents-award

01/24/2022

1 WEEK LEFT TO APPLY! Pursuing a degree in natural resource management or a related field? Our Careers in Conservation Scholarship program is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. More info:

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11/30/2021

Helping to conserve North Carolina's natural resources since 1999. Join us on this (but, really, any day is a good day to support conservation). Donate today: https://tinyurl.com/Foundation-paypal-donate

11/05/2021

Pursuing a degree in natural resource management or a related field? Our Careers in Conservation Scholarship program is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. More info: https://ncsoilwater.org/programs/careers-in-conservation-scholarship-program/

03/16/2021

Our new website is live! Still building out, but visit and let us know what you think.

The NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation funds projects addressing high priority natural resource and environmental issues while building conservation capacity.