SWC provides an integrated approach to improve and maintain soil and water resources through research, education and community outreach.
- 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

Maja Krzic and her team win Award of Excellence for Innovation in Web Design for their Virtual Soil Science Learning Resources website, one of the top awards given by the Canadian Network for Innovationin Education.