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It’s why SCCC is a charter supporter of National Soil Conservation Week and why the values of soil management are more important every year, says Shaw. One way that is acknowledged each year by the organization is to recognize “soils champions,” producers and others from across Canada who represent the goals and successes of the soil conservation movement.

 “These people provided leadership when these soil management systems were not as popular as they are today,” adds Shaw. “That’s another reason to salute their efforts. Hopefully in doing so, we remind farmers and ranchers and the general public of the value of well managed soil to everyone.”
Articles on the 2010 soil champions and soil conservation in general, are available on the SCCC website www.soilcc.ca, says Shaw.
 
SCCC is the face and voice of soil conservation in Canada. A national, non-governmental, independent organization, it was formed in 1987 to provide a non-partisan public forum at the national level for soil conservation. Those interested in fighting soil degradation can become an individual or corporate member of SCCC. Simply visit the Web site www.soilcc.ca and click on ‘Join SCCC.’
 
For more information contact:
 
Glen Shaw, Executive Director
Soil Conservation Council of Canada
Ph: (306) 972-7293
 
Jean-Louis Daigle, Executive Director/Directeur général
Eastern Canada Soil and Water Conservation Centre/
Centre de conservation des sols et de l'eau de l'Est du Canada
Saint-André (Grand Falls), NB
Ph: (506) 475-4040