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CONGRESS AND CONSERVATICN IN 1965 
A fast start has the 89th Congress well on its way toward a new record, with conserva-— 
tion proposals receiving top consideration. Proposals to strengthen the Federal ‘Water 
Pollution Control Act (S.4-Senator Muskie, of Maine, and others) was the first big bill 
to clear the Senate. The bill features provisions to upgrade the status of the Federal 
water pollution control program, authorizes standards of water quality, and raises 
ceilings on building of waste treatment plants. 
Water is also getting top priority through the "Water Resources Planning Act," S21 and 
HR1111, Title I establishes a Water Resources Council, consisting of the Secretaries 
of the Interior, Agriculture, Army, and Health, Education and Welfare, and the Chairman 
of the Federal Power Commission. Title II establishes river basin commissions to 
coordinate Federal, State and local water plans. Title III provides for Federal grants 
to the states for planning. 
The "Appalachia Regional Development Act of 1965" has been receiving priority 
attention, and would pour $1,092,400, 000 into a depressed region, largely through public 
works projects such as roads, timber develovment, recreation, etc. 
Senate Bill 491 would establish the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area in 
Montana and Wyoming, and S,360 would establish the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. 
A Predatory Mammals Conservation Bill, HR4159, is designed to redirect and reorganize 
the Predator Control Branch of the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife. S922, by 
eight senators, proposes that we acquire waterfowl wetlands in Canada, with Canadian 
approval. Bills giving greater attention to wildlife in the application of chemical 
pesticides are being introduced, Secretary Udall sent to Congress an administration- 
sponsored draft bill to establish a National Wild Rivers System to preserve conservation, 
scenic, fish, wildlife and outdoor recreation values, 
Betty Groth, Vice-President, Conservation 
JOTTINGS... 
Dr. S. Glidden Baldwin, who did so much to save Kickapoo State Park, has a number of 
adventure films covering his around-the-world trips. For information, write to him at 
139 N. Vermilion St., Danville, Ill...Be sure to visit the IllinoisState Museum at 
Spring and Edwards, Springfield, open daily from 8:30 to 5:00, Sundays from 2:00 to 
5:00...The Jack Miner Foundation of Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, is seeking contributions 
to supvort its work with migratory birds...George B. Fell, Chairman of the Natural Land 
Institute, says additional funds are urgently needed to acquire additional acreage in 
the Castle Rock Ravines Project in Ogle County; sem contributions to 819 Main St., 
Rockford, Ill. 61103. 
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE JUNE GRADUATE 
Your gift of the Hertel & Rews 7x35 Binocular will start the young graduate on a 
lifetime of interest in the world of nature...Your thoughtfulness will always be remem- 
bered. These fine binoculars are available at a special price through The Illinois 
Audubon Society. The binoculars are light in weight, have center focus, and are fully 
coated, This is the tyre generally considered best for bird watching and general sports 
use, Price, including carrying case and tax, is $63.88. Order from John Rohleder, 1141 
Dell Rd., Northorock (CR2-/,192); in Chicago at 135 S, LaSalle St., c/o Alexander & Co. 
(FR2-7300). Also from Paul Downing, 459 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. (1D2-0566) 
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