Resource Conservation Workshop (RCW)

Resource Conservation WorkshopThe Resource Conservation Workshop (RCW) is a weeklong workshop and involves study and hands on participation in a wide range of conservation topics. Students are housed at North Carolina State University campus dormitories under the guidance of live-in counselors. In order to achieve success, students should come prepared to meet the primary objective of the workshop - learning about natural resources and their management in today's global environment. Awards and scholarships can be won and are presented to students under several awards programs.

Beaufort Soil and Water Conservation District will provide sponsorship for event registration and some meals not covered under registration. An applicant will be selected based on the following criteria:

  • Any Beaufort County rising sophomore, junior, or senior (present seniors not eligible) showing interest in natural resource conservation
  • Completes and returns application form by deadline
  • Interviews with Beaufort Soil and Water Conservation to determine eligibility, interest, and availability to attend the event

Current freshmen, sophomores or juniors who are interested in attending the 2020 Resource Conservation Workshop may contact the Beaufort Soil and Water Conservation District office at 252-946-4989, ext. 3. Our office is located at:
155C Airport Road
Washington, NC 27889