The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-25
POLICY Of TIL:
CNNSERVAT|ON|STS
PRESIDENT OF STATE ASSOCIA-
TION OUTLINES GENERAL
PLAN-I. A. NAVARRO ON THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

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ing of flood waters in the forest areas
for irrigation purposes, for proven
ton of forest fires, for preservation
of water power and for the protec-
ton of navigation; conservation of
public lands for the benefit of the
actual home-builder and settler, the
building of good roads and the pres
ervation of the natural scenery, are
among the things recommended by
E. H. Libby, of Charleston, president
of the Washington Conservation as
ISOLATION, in letter to the executive
committee.
Outlining what he believes should
be the policy of the association,
which is a voluntary organization
without official recognition. Mr.. Lib
by says that to do effective work it
must lay broad, liberal foundation,
and in this he invites attention to
the following items.
Conservation of the peoples COM
mon property in the forests, further
ing wise policy of forest reserves
owned by the people.
Legislative regulation of the cut
ting of privately owned forests to
prevent waste.
Protection of forests from des
truction by fire, by improper cutting,
by over grazing.
Building of good roads; possibly
by cooperation of national, state,
county and town governments and
private associations
Conservation of the remaining
public agricultural, timber and min
eral lands for the benefit of the &C
tual home-builder, developer and
workman.
Storing of flood water in the for
est areas for purposes of irrigation,
for preservation of water powers, for
protection of navigation and pre-
vention of spread of forest fires.
Extension to all parts of the state
of the United States geodetic, topo-
graphic and geological surveys by CO.
operation of the state government.
Improvement of our waterways
for navigation, by cooperation of the
state and local interests with the gen.
eral government.
Preservation of our unequaled
natural scenery, by protecting it from
spoliation, through creation of public
parks, building of roads ana trails in
the forests and over mountains, pre-
vention of unsightly nuisances, etc.
promotion of nature study, of
cience teaching, and of practical agri-
culture and horticultural training in
public and private schools and col
leges."
Mr.. Libby says that the foregoing
is bare outline Of the field of the
opportunities presented to the or
CARNATIONS, adding:
"a similar list of subjects would
pertain to many other states, but in
Washington the magnitude of the op-
portunity can only be appreciated
when we know the extent of our nat
ural resources in timber, minerals,
ctr
ocean waterways and navigable
rivers, water powers, fisheries, climate
and scenery. The herculanean pro-
portions of the undertaking may well
appall any but a patriot. The vast
ness and Importance, however, spells
the greatest need of such an effort as
our association contemplates, which
in brief is an attempt to secure
greater degree of right uses for
these splendid natural resources.
For, in my view, conservation SIM
ply means right use"
While in Spokane the other day
Mr.. Libby said that he looks for
good results, adding that the field in
its direct activities is as broad as
the boundaries of the state; the as
ISOLATION, in it's interest and inhu-
ence. must cover the entire northwest
and its cooperation should extend
over the entire country. He added:
eve could arouse interest through
out the northwestern and Pacific
states by inviting representatives
from California, Oregon, Idaho, Mon
tana, Utah, Wyoming and Colorado
to meet with us at some point In
central Washington-say Kennewick
or Walla Walla-about the middle
of April. The meeting should be in
conjunction with the state conser-
walton commission, with the COVER
nor of the state as the presiding Of
| fcer. Various important matters