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South Carolina's Current Developments
Home of the first soil conservation district plan...February 4, 1938
June/July 2001 Edition
From the Office of the State Conservationist, Walter W. Douglas
Dear NRCSers:
I am pleased to recognize several NRCS employees who have recently
received awards for their dedication and hard work. Debbie Mann, NRCS district
conservationist in Georgetown County, received the 2001 NRCS National Civil
Rights Individual Award for outstanding outreach efforts. Debbie received this
award for her exemplary work on the Sandy Island Drinking Water and Quality of
Life Improvement Initiative. She was presented with this honor by Chief Pearlie
Reed in a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. NRCS Soil Scientists Bob
Eppinette and Ron Morton were also recognized when they received Honorary State
Future Farmers of America (FFA) Degrees. Bob and Ron received the highest award
presented to supporters of the FFA because of their yearly involvement in the
Soils Judging Competitions. Congratulations to these employees who have gone
above and beyond the call of duty. I salute your dedication and willingness to
go the extra mile.
South Carolina NRCS has also made strides in conservation technology with
the development of AFO Wizard—a joint project between NRCS and the University
of South Carolina. NRCS District Conservationist Teresa Babb was recently
invited to provide a demonstration to Mississippi NRCS employees, at the request
of State Conservationist Homer Wilkes. It is this type of leadership and
information sharing that has proven South Carolina NRCS as a conservation
leader—not only in the state, but nationally as well.
I would like to remind you that Cultural Awareness Day (CAD) 2001 is
quickly approaching. On August 28, 2001, NRCS, Rural Development (RD), and our
Conservation Partners will converge for a fun-filled day of learning and
discovery. The event will be held at Seawell's in Columbia and will be led by
professional cultural diversity trainers from the University of California-San
Diego. The CAD planning committee has developed a wonderful day and I look
forward to seeing you all there.
In this issue....
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