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Soil & Water Stewardship Observance
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April 24 through May 1
For years local soil and water conservation districts have celebrated Soil and Water Stewardship Week. For the past 50 years, the National Association of Conservation Districts has selected a theme, prepared materials and distributed them through the nation's 3000 local conservation districts, educators and church leaders.
Soil and Water Stewardship Week is officially observed between the last Sunday in April and the first Sunday in May. However, the observance may be celebrated at any time during the year.
The theme this year is "Celebrate Conservation".
The concept of stewardship involves personal and social responsibility. We have a duty to learn about and improve natural resources as we use them wisely. By doing this we can achieve material and spiritual growth in our own lives, and leave a rich legacy for future generations.
Everyone wants to help improve the world. But sometimes the scope of the world's problems seems beyond the reach of one person. And sometimes we are tempted to belive that large agencies and organizations will take care of this important work, without our help. Soil and Water Stewardship Week helps remind us of the power of each person to conserve natural resources and improve the world in which they live.
The Charlevoix Conservation District will once again be providing materials to area churches.
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This page last updated on 3/9/2005.
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