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2. We must inform the public. 
3. We must establish a speakers’ bureau to spread the gospel to other 
organizations. 
4, We must support legislation in Springfield and in Washington. 
5. We must work for more County Forest Preserve Districts. Illinois has 
only ten! 
6. We must work for the establishment of County Conservation Councils, 
and cut the internal struggle between groups. 
7. We must expand land acquisition in Illinoig before it is too late. 
At the afternoon session, “The Role of Tourism and the Recreation 
Potential in Illinois” was given a dynamic presentation illustrated with 
color charts by Mr. VerLynn Sprague, the Governor’s Consultant. We are 
a “passage” state through which thousands travel across the nation. Be- 
cause of our pre-eminent position, we should keep on pushing for more 
facilities in outdoor recreation and State Parks. 
The Saturday night speaker, Mr. Joseph Meek, President of the 
Illinois Retail Merchants’ Association, shared the wisdom of his practical 
experience with the group, giving pointers on dealing with senators and 
representatives to obtain passage of legislation. He stated that conserva- 
tionists should be proud of lobbying for a just cause, but that their goals 
must benefit the many. Areas saved must have accessibility, as well as 
beauty, and we must face, he said, the ultimate necessity of multiple use 
of land. 
At the concluding session on Sunday morning, three I.A.S. members 
spoke: George Fell, Elton Fawks, and Mrs. Ethel Untermyer, Chairman 
of the Lake County Forest Preserve Advisory Board. George Fell pointed 
out that we need state legislation that will give our natural areas the pro- 
tection of law. He reviewed the Nature Preserves Bill which last year 
passed both Houses, only to be struck down by the Governor’s veto. Mr. 
Fell outlined his hopes for a new bill with technical flaws corrected. 
Elton Fawks spoke on the misuse of pesticides and the need for con- 
trol by law. The first pesticides bill lost out through “politics.” The new 
Illinois Pesticides Control Committee represents the Illinois Federation of 
Sportsmen’s Clubs, the Izaak Walton League, and the Illinois Audubon So- 
ciety. It has accumulated statistical evidence, and plans a brochure on the 
proposed law. To get this through the Legislature, Elton Fawks appeals 
to all for support. 
Mrs. Ethel Untermyer strongly advocated conservation work in your 
immediate area. She outlined the fight for the Lake County Forest Pre- 
serve since 1952; only 450 of 3,000 acres approved for purchase in 1958 
have been secured. The Advisory Committee has met many threats, pres- 
sure to buy land not recommended, and attempts to pack its committee 
with unknowns. It is one thing to win, and another to keep your achieve- 
ment a success. 
The Elms, Apt. 3-H, 914 North Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 
