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Conservation News and Notes 
By LeRoy TUNSTALL 
THE Sol CONSERVATION SERVICE got a substantial increase for its small 
watersheds program under Public Law 566 — a total of $17,500,000, which 
is about $5,000,000 more than for fiscal year 1956. For its flood prevention 
activities on designated watersheds, an older program, the Service got 
$12,000,000, an increase of $2,000,000. 
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A Bit TO ESTABLISH a 1000-acre national wildlife refuge for the little herd 
of Key Deer in Florida passed the House and was reported favorably by 
the Senate Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, but was not 
called up for floor action. It seems that owners or real estate operators in 
the Florida Keys were instrumental in blocking the act. 
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THE WATER POLLUTION control act, which was to expire June 30th, has be- 
come Public Law 600. It involves a compromise which is a distinct improve- 
ment. Funds to finance certain provisions of the act were provided in a final 
supplemental appropriation bill including $50,000,000 for construction grants 
and $2,000,000 for grants to state and interstate agencies. 
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THE GENERAL THEME of the National Audubon Week, April 22 through 28, 
1956, was “Audubon Means Conservation.” The National Audubon Society 
and more than 300 affiliated organizations throughout North America 
stressed the importance of public understanding of the interrelationship 
that binds together our natural resources of soil, water, plants and wildlife. 
The National Audubon Society pointed out that National Audubon Week 
was dedicated to reminding America that our great heritage of wildlife 
is dependent upon all of our natural resources. We should not only be aware 
of this during Audubon Week, but all through the year. 
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FRoM GUY ATHERTON comes a copy of Bulletin No. 2 being distributed by 
Conservation Militant. The bulletin presents facts bearing on the need for 
reduced hunting of badly harassed species, particularly the mourning dove. 
It lists extinct species of North American birds, the 22 threatened species, 
and other important data. This bulletin is especially useful to teachers and 
students. Individuals interested may provide for distribution of the bulletin 
to high-school classes at a nominal cost. A copy will be mailed for a three- 
cent stamp if request is made to CvM, Box 72, St. Paul 2, Minnesota. 
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THE FINAL PLANS for development of Mallard Lake, northwest of Wheaton 
in DuPage county, have been approved in Springfield by the Department of 
Conservation, following purchase of the 110-acre tract from Mr. Edward 
Butenschoen for $66,000 late in September. 
