July 25, 2013

Invasive Species Tour next Wednesday

Your Minnesota Chapter SWCS and the MN Invasive Species Advisory Council is hosting an invasive species workshop next Wednesday July 31st, starting in Windom MN. Speakers on the tour stops will address concerns about EAB, rough fish, and a broad range of upland plants. See the agenda for more information, and register ahead of time to ensure space on the bus.


March 5, 2013

MN SWCS Award Nomination forms available

Dear Minnesota SWCS members,

It is that time of year to honor your colleagues for their conservation work by nominating them for one of the Chapter awards or scholarships. Nominations are due March 31st.

In addition to the student scholarship, the six awards available are:
Outstanding Service – Awarded to an SWCS member that has ten years or more of service to any state chapter of the SWCS.
Commendation – Awarded to Minnesota Chapter SWCS members for their commendable service to the Minnesota SWCS.
Honor – Awarded to a SWCS member or non-member that has ten years or more of service to any state chapter of the SWCS.
Merit – Awarded to a SWCS member or non-member group, agency, business, product, etc. for accomplishments or contributions to the natural resource field.
News/Media – Awarded for the dedication and promotion of the natural resource issues in the news/media.
Education  - Awarded to an individual, group, agency, etc. for their contribution to the conservation education of adults and/or youth.

Nomination forms are available on the MN SWCS Chapter website