The State Soil Conservation Committee moved to direct the secretary to write a 

 letter of Condolence to Mrs. Albert H. Kruse, mourning the death of her husband who 

 passed away in December. Albert Kruse was for many ye irs Montana's Commissioner 

 of Agriculture, a member of this committee, and a staunch supporter of Soil Con- 

 servation Districts. Mr. Kruse conducted many hearings throughout the state when 

 districts were first being organized. 



POWERS OF DISTRICT SUPERVISORS 



A LONG STRETCH 



The powers of district supervisors are given in Section 

 76-108 of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Law. 

 This provides that districts may engage in almost any 

 activity to promote soil and water conservation. Although 

 there are limitations to the powers given under the act, 

 districts possess great greedom of action in conservation 

 work. 



The following is a summary of powers of supervisors: 



1. Operate the district as a legal unit of State Gov- 

 ernment. 



2. Work with other agencies in conducting surveys, 

 investigations and research relating to soil erosion 

 prevention and water management. 



3. Demonstrate by example, the means, methods, 

 and measures by which soil and water resources 

 may be utilized and conserved. 



4. Make available special machinery, equipment 

 and materials which will assist the land owners 

 and operators. 



5. Cooperate with landowners or occupiers in erosion 

 control and water conservation and use. 



6. Keep the public informed concerning conservation 

 needs, methods used and accomplishments in the 

 district. 



7. Secure and furnish to district operators technical 

 and material assistance for the purpose of carrying 

 out a soil and water conservation program. 



8. Cooperate with other agencies and groups. 



9. Acquire, administer and improve property. 



Because the powers of district supervisors are broad it 

 is their responsibility to interpret and use them. Be 

 practical in carrying out the program of the district 

 .... Supervisors, the responsibility is yours. 



MONTANA STATE ASSOCIATION OF SOIL 

 AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS 

 C/O O.E. UELAND 

 Montana School of Mines 

 Butte, Montana 



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