■  Devoted to the promotion of research in the areas of conservation and nutrient management, and the dissemination of information on land and water resources.

 

 

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CLAWS is an organization which evolved from the former Centre for Soil and Water Conservation which was established in 1986. From 1987 to 1996, CLAWS sponsored and supported the Soil and Water Information Bureau, later known as the Stewardship Information Bureau. Today, Professors, Research Associates, Staff, and Grad Students are heavily involved in projects related to the stewardship of land and water resources.

The focus of CLAWS is to support research, extension, and teaching related to the sustainable use of land and water resources. At present we have a particular emphasis on:

  • agricultural practices
  • nutrient management
  • water quality
  • the conservation of natural areas by private landowners
  • the evolution of Canadian stewardship programs and policies

CLAWS is located in the Richards Building, at the University of Guelph, Ontario, in the Land Resource Science Department.

Director: Dr. Stewart Hilts
Chair (Land Stewardship): Dr. Michael Goss