Authority 



Project 



FLOOD PLAINS AND RESERVOIR LANDS PURCHASED 



128,402 



STREAM GAUGES 



3,027 



ENGINEERING STUDIES 



42,035 



Land Use and Soil Conservation 



All Authorities consider the condition of the land of the watershed as a 

 necessary part of a watershed resource management program. The use and 

 management of the soil are, however, primarily the concern and the responsibility 

 of the individual landowner. 



The Department of Agriculture is charged with government assistance to 

 landowners. Conservation Authorities work in close co-operation with the Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture, the agricultural colleges and schools, and the various 

 agricultural and farm organizations. The local agricultural representatives are 

 usually members of the Land Use Advisory Boards of the Authorities. 



Authorities have emphasized the need for good soil management as a part 

 of their watershed program. Authority personnel have worked closely with those 

 from Agriculture in giving technical assistance to overcome soil conservation 

 problems. Authorities have led in programs to encourage the building of farm 



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