Soil, Water & Communities
Mission
SWC provides an integrated approach to improve and maintain soil and water resources through research, education and community outreach.
Areas of Interest
- water and soil quality
- watershed management
- spatial / GIS analysis
- water use dynamics
- non-point source pollution
- nutrient and water balances
- climate and land use changes on soil and water resources
News and Events
Hans Schreier and Garwood Pang launch multi-platform Virutal Water learning resource.
Maja Krzic receives CSSS Soil Science for Society Award at the CSSS annual conference in Quebec City (June 3-8, 2012). This award is given by the Canadian Society of Soil Science (CSSS) to a scientist who has made an outstanding contribution towards promoting soil science to the general public. Maja’s commitment in bringing soil science to students, community organizations, and members of the general public through the Virtual Soil Science Learning Resource initiative (http://soilweb.landfood.ubc.ca/promo/) embodies the spirit of this award.
Alisha Hackenin receives 3rd place for student oral presentations at the Canadian Society of Soil Science (CSSS) annual conference in Quebec City (June 3-8, 2012).