84 THE USE BOOK. 



for the use of the Forests. They will aim to develop 

 wider uses, as well as to meet the present demand in the 

 most satisfactory way. 



It will be the duty of the supervisor to plan and direct such 

 studies and investigations. If no members of the regular force 

 are able to conduct the work, or all are engaged on duties from 

 which they can not be spared, the matter should be reported to 

 the Forester. If possible, an expert w r ill be detailed temporarily 

 to assist the supervisor. 



PROTECTION OF CITY WATER SUPPLIES. 



The Forest Service aims to improve and protect the 

 forest cover of watersheds within National Forests on 

 which adjacent cities and towns are dependent for their 

 water supply. If the authorities o]T^ny town opacity 

 have determined by investigation that the decrease of 

 the water supply is caused by overgrazing, excessive 

 cutting, or fire, they are invited to apply to the Forest 

 Service for assistance after consulting with the super- 

 visor. 



The supervisor on receipt of requests of this nature will imme- 

 diately report to the Forester, in detail, and give definite recom- 

 nremlations as to steps the Forest Service should take to im- 

 prove or protect the watershed by planting, traU J^uilding, extra 

 fire patrol, closing to stock, or prohibiting the sale of timber. 



CREATION OF NATIONAL MONUMENTS 



Under the act approved June 8, 1906 (Appendix, p. 

 244) , the President is authorized to declare.,. by-public 



^proclamation, historic landmarks, historic and prehis- 

 toric structures, and otherjBJects^fTiistoric and scien- 



^titic interest las National monuments! 



