Our Mission
The Soil and Water Conservation Society fosters the development and application of science-based policies and practices for managing soil, water, and related natural resources in order to achieve sustainability. As a multidisciplinary professional association, SWCS promotes, through education and example, an ethic that recognizes the interdependence of people and the environment.
About UsThe Firman E. Bear Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (www.swcs.org) is the New Jersey Chapter of this International Professional Organization. Members of the chapter must be members of the National Organization. Chapter meetings are usually held twice a year with at least one meeting consisting of a tour and/or guest speaker. The chapter offers an annual Scholarship and an Ecological Excellence Award in partnership with Pineland's Nursery. A newsletter is published two times per year. The Chapter is run by an executive council who meet bi-monthly. Who is Firman E. Bear?
EventsSWCS Firman E. Bear Chapter Spring/Summer 2024 Meeting
Coming Soon. NewslettersChapter Members receive the Chapter Newsletter twice each year via email or postal mail if no email is available.
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Scholarships & Awards
A message from Danielle - First off, I wanted to thank the NJSWCS for believing in me enough to help finance my education. I am in my final year of my undergraduate degree, and hopefully headed to graduate school for my PhD. Because of this, the generous help of the Firman E. Bear Scholarship has helped to alleviate financial pressures, especially in the face of COVID. It is through the kind generosity of organizations like this who have believed in my and my future that I have been able to finish my education.
Cheers, Danielle Dyson The Firman E. Bear Chapter offers a $1,000 scholarship to full-time students in good standing at any New Jersey accredited college, or a resident of New Jersey attending any accredited out-of-state college; Students must also have successfully completed, or will complete by the award date, at least two semesters of study; and be an undergraduate enrolled in a curriculum related to natural resources including but not limited to: agriculture, agronomy, conservation, ecology, environmental science, fisheries, forestry, geography, journalism, plant science, soil science, and/or wildlife. Other areas related to conservation may also qualify. Application Deadline is April 30, 2026
Please contact Nancy Paolini ([email protected]) if you have any questions about the Scholarship Application.
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Our Vision
The Soil and Water Conservation Society is recognized and respected as an effective advocate for the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources.
Executive Council
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Officers (January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024)
President: Nancy Paolini Past President: Trish Long Secretary: Clare Liptak Treasurer: Michelle Pedano Council Person 3rd year: Council Person 2nd year: Council Person 1st year: |
Committee Chairpersons
Newsletter: Barbara Phillips Scholarship: Nancy Paolini Webmaster: Nancy Paolini This page last updated March 24, 2026 |
Contact Us
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Firman E. Bear Chapter, SWCS
c/o Nancy Paolini 8 Lopatcong Drive Ewing, NJ 08638 Facebook
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