In the spring of 1993, the Conservation Learning Centre (CLC) was established 18 km south of Prince Albert through funding provided by Canada's Green Plan and land provided by Ducks Unlimited Canada. As of March 31, 1997, the Green Plan funding ended leaving the CLC responsible for finding future funding partners. For those not familiar with the CLC, it is a demonstration and research farm that focuses on farming practices which conserve soil, water and wildlife.
The Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association, who have administered the CLC, felt that this was an opportunity for the CLC to become an independent body. Recently, the CLC became incorporated as the Saskatchewan Conservation Learning Centre Inc. Although the CLC will stand on its own, it will maintain a relationship with the SSCA. The SSCA board of directors felt the SSCA should become one of the CLC's major sponsors since they have similar ideals.
The CLC will be seeing changes in its structure by incorporating and also seeking charitable donation status. Pat Flaten, who has run the project from its infancy, will continue as farm manager while taking on more administrative duties.
The CLC will seek funding for the farm through government, corporate and individual donations. At this time memberships will be offered to those interested in seeing the CLC continue.
On behalf of the board and staff, I would like everyone for their support of the CLC and would invite you to visit the CLC this year.