Meeting/Event Information

exploring technoLOGY for the future on public and private land

Exploring Technology for the Future on Public and Private Land is the theme of the 2023 Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Society’s annual meeting. There have been numerous Technology used to manage and protect Alabama's abundant natural resources. We will explore current technology and research, management strategies using technology, and how soil and water conservation professionals can utilize technology to manage and protect Alabama’s land and water resources.

Program Overview:

Major topics featured during the workshop and conference are:

• Wednesday: Soil science technology, use of drones in agriculture and transportation, watershed planning, irrigation, stream bank stabilization

• Thursday Field Tour: Irrigation, Drone demonstration, Peak Stone Dike, and roadside BMPs

• Friday: Handbook and App updates for CPESC, forestry, erosion and sediment control BMPs, drone research in weed management, cover crops

Schedule of Events:

• Wednesday, June 7 Technical Session

  • 8:30 am - 10:00 am Exhibitor Setup

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Registration

  • 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Keynote Speaker/Technical Sessions

• Thursday, June 8 Field Tour

  • 7:00 am - 8:00 am Breakfast/Registration/Exhibits/Silent Auction

  • 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Field Tour (lunch provided)

  • 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Committee Meetings/Exhibits/Silent Auction

  • 6:00 pm Dinner (provided) Joe Wheeler State Park

• Friday, June 9 Business Meeting and Technical Session

  • 7:00 am - 8:00 am Breakfast/Registration/Exhibits/Silent Auction

  • 8:00 am - 9:00 am Business Meeting for Alabama Chapter

  • 9:00 am End of Silent Auction

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 am Technical Sessions

  • 12 noon Silent Auction Winners Pay/Pick-up Items

• Hotel Reservations:

  • Resort Lodge at Joe Wheeler State Park

  • $102 plus tax/fees for a standard room

  • Click here to make hotel reservations - CALL (256) 247-5461 ext 1 - Use group code 3282
    

    • Deadline for room rate is April 30, 2023

• Continuing Education and Professional Development:

  • The conference provides high quality workshop, technical sessions, and a field trip that is relevant to Professional Engineers, Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control, Certified Crop Advisors, Landscape Architects, and Professional Geologists.

• Conference Registration:

  • Please register for the conference at your earliest convenience. The registration fee covers all meetings and scheduled events.

• Exhibits and Sponsorships:

  • Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Skip Ragsdale at (205) 674-5656 or (205) 790-4334 for additional information or [email protected].

  • We expect a turnout of approximately 75-100 SWCS members and non-members. Vendor space and sponsorship opportunities are available. Inside technical sessions will be June 7 and June 9 along with a break with vendors. A field tour will take place on June 8. Attendees will have access to vendor exhibits throughout the conference and visiting will be encouraged during breaks and other times when presentations are not being made.

  • Vendor Package:

    • $325 (Per 4’x10’ Booth Space) - includes two full registrations.

  • Sponsorship Opportunities:

    • Drinks & Snack Break (Wednesday, June 7) - $275

    • Bus Drinks & Snack (Thursday, June 8) - $275

    • Lunch For Field Trip (Thursday, June 8) - $775

    • Dinner After Field Trip (Thursday, June 8) - $1,500

    • Breakfast (Pastries & Coffee) (Friday, June 9) - $275

    • Drinks & Snack Break (Friday, June 9) - $275

• SILENT AUCTION: Proceeds will to the SWCS student chapters at Alabama A&M and Tuskegee University. If your company/organization is willing to donate items to the silent auction, please bring items on June 7.

• Questions?

  • Contact Blake Garner at (256) 255-3537 or Leah Duzy (706) 980-0999 for more information about the meeting.