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7 '69 



UUCUMENTS 



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'On Monday, June 3, 1969, the directors, com- 

 mittee members and officers of the Montana Assoc- 

 iation of Soil and Water Conservation districts, met 

 at the Yogo Inn in Lewistown for the purpose of dis- 

 cussing the business of the Association since the 

 annual meeting of the group last fall. 



Each director commented briefly on his activities 

 since the annual meeting and several committee 

 members reported on what they are considering 

 and what they have accomplished. 



The primary item discussed was the legislation 

 and how it is being used. Several have taken ad- 

 vantage of the funds to expand their district activities 

 through training programs, increased office help, 

 and several other activities. 



Considerable discussion was held on the job of 

 the EWstrict Supervisors. Most supervisors, even 

 those who have had several years of experience, 

 are not completely aware of what their job is. It 

 was determined that the supervisors handbook should 

 be revised, and a committee will study this and have 

 a report for the annual convention this fall. 



•Public lands were discussed and some present 

 'that the MASWCD should not take a stand on the 

 increased fees but wait and see what happens. If 

 fees are increased, we should work to see that these 

 are used for range improvements, and further im- 

 provement of natural resources. 



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SWCD's in Montana stand at the threshold of a 

 New frontier. . They have been given new tools to 

 work with and as is the case with any new tool one 

 must first study and learn its use in order to be 

 able to use it effectively and efficiently. 



It is gratifying to note that districts are sub- 

 mitting budgets to County Commissioners for more 

 efficient District operations especially along the 

 lines of additional clerical help, aides etc. This 

 should enable the District Conservationist more 

 time in the field in order to get the conservation 

 job done on the land -- So much for day to day 

 business. 



A District Supervisor is and should be concern- 

 ed with the whole conservation picture. Perhaps 

 it might be wise for District Supervisors to sit 

 down and review their long range plan of operations. 

 What has been done about existing problems ? What 

 new problems have arisen? I think every board of 

 supervisors should devote several meetings to a 

 complete and comprehensive study of the district 

 law as amended to date. I think every Board of 

 Supervisors should make a detailed study of con- 

 servation problems within their district, and keep 



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NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS 



All persons and agencies are hereby notified 

 that after August 1, 1969 correspondence should 

 be addressed to the State Soil Conservation Com- 

 mittee as follows: 



O. M. Ueland, Executive Secretary 

 State Soil Conservation Committee 

 Capitol Station 

 Helena, Montana 59601 



The State Department of Administration plans 

 to provide office space for the State Soil Conserva- 

 tion Committee in the Mitchell Building. Mr. 

 Ueland will be moving from the present office at 

 Montana Tech in Butte. 



