LEGISLATIVE REPORT 



and that we as supervisors can do 

 all. 



After attending the six area meetings In our great state, 

 one cannot help hut feel proud to be associated with such a 

 group of people that represent a Soil and Water Conservatlor 

 District. 



We have come a long way In twenty-six years, but as yet 

 have only scratched the surface of what we are supposed to 



accomplish. 



There are two things that we as supervisors will consider 

 at our convention In Butte. The main one has to do with the 

 proposed amendment to the existing District law. Namely, to 

 add the privileges of taxation, eminent domain, and bonding. 

 All areas voted favorably to accept this responsibility. It 

 is hoped that a rough draft of such an amendment can be sub 

 mltted at the Legislative Committee meeting in Butte. 



Since we are stewards and guardians of the land that we 

 occupy, it is necessary for us to have these privileges In 

 order that we may do the job which hai been assigned to us. 



When the amendment has been written satisfactorily, it 

 shall be the duty of every supervisor to contact his legis- 

 lators and prove to them that such privileges are necessary, 

 the job in a manner that is fair, just, and satisfactory to 



The other main problem for consideration Is to find the way and means to activate the office 

 of Conservation Education Coordinator in the State Department of Education. All supervisors 

 should contact their legislators and explain to them the necessity to provide the monies 

 whereby the State Superintendent of Schools can get such a person back on the job again. 



From the resolutions that were handed in at the various area meetings. It looks like a 

 busy year for the Montana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. It can only 

 be as successful as local supervisors make it; NAMELY, BY PERSONAL INTERVIEWS WITH YOUR 

 LEGISLATORS AND GOOD HARD WORK! 



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STATE SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE AND WATER RESOURCES BOARD HOLD JOINT MEETING 



The State Soil Conservation Committee asked the Soil Conservation Service to request planning 

 authority for extension and rehabilitation of the Montana Water Resources Board Sidney Water 

 Users project on the Yellowstone River in Richland County. This project Includes 4,600 acres 

 of irrigated land and three small flood control structures. Ray Smart, Nord Lund, and Leo 

 Hackley led a delegation of 13 farmers appearing at a joint meeting of the WRB and SSCC and 

 reported 100% backing for this project. 



William D'Ewart, Chairman of the SSCC, says this project has had a high priority, but has been 

 held up because of the possibility of including a North Dakota acreage adjacent to the project. 

 North Dakota farmers are no longer interested. 



Also, the State Soil Conservation Committee asked the Soil Conservation Service to work with 

 the Water Resources Board on a joint review of the proposed Willow Creek project In Valley 

 County. This project is sponsored by the Water Resources Board, the Valley County SWCD, and 

 Hinsdale Water Users, who have applied for 566 funds. 



The Bargain Hunters 



A woman will spare no expense to save 

 at a bargain sale. 



—THE Shamokin (Pa.) Citizen 



Close to Home 



This year you might try spending your 

 vacation somewhere near your budget. 



—THE Florence (Ala.) Herald 



