Conservation District History
Conservation Districts had their beginning in the 1930’s when
Congress, in response to national concerns over mounting erosion and dust storms, enacted the Soil Conservation Act of 1935. The conservation district concept was developed to enlist the cooperation of landowners and occupiers in carrying out the programs authorized by the act. To enhance local participation in the program, President Roosevelt established a State Soil Conservation District Law. By the late 1940’s ,all states had adopted this legislation.
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