DISTRICT LEADERSHIP 



There is urgent need for strong leadership In conservation districts. In farm organiza- 

 tions and rural community chambers of commerce, among conservationists, tradesmen, bankers, 

 and newsmen, to Identify the array of new Issues now facing the countryside and to devise 

 constructive programs for dealing with them. 



The key to the new approach: 1) Involving more people In resource work; 2) Extending 

 district services to additional people; 3) Placing more emphasis on broad-based resource 

 planning; and 4) At the same time continuing the original purpose of the district as an 

 effective local-action organization to get as much total conservation on the land as fast 

 as possible. 



T0T7N OF DRUMMOND OFFICIALLY BECOMES A PART OF THE GRANITE SWCD 



The town of Drummond, Montana has officially become a part of the Granite Soil and 

 Water Conservation District. An election was held on this proposition by mall and was 

 concluded on February 20, 1968. Those voting for the proposition were 92; only three 

 voted against It. 



The Big Sandy Soil and Water Conservation District Is Currentlv conducting an election 

 by mall as to whether the town of Big Sandy should be Included In the Big Sandy Soil and 

 Water Conservation District. 



Hearings will be held shortly by the State Soil Conservation Committee as to whether 

 a referendum should take place for the addition of the to^ms of Fort Benton and 

 Geraldlne to the Chouteau County Soil and Water Conservation District. 



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