The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-09-24


is carried on through dozen or more depart
ments. One of the most important Of these IL
the department of conservation, which promotes
the use without abuse of the natural resources
OF the United States.
At the biennial convention of the General Fed
GRAFTON this summer in Des Moines Iowa, one day
was largely devoted to conservation. In the morn
Ing. In the convention Mrs John Dickinson Sher-
man, chairman of the conservation department
made her report and spoke "The Conservation
Outlook" She called attention to the fact that
the natural scenery division of work. added by her
to the department six years ago, was then con-
sidered of little Importance natural scenery
not being ranked as a natural resource of value;
now natural scenery recognized great
national asset and the natural scenery division
was the most popular in the department George
II Maxwell. executive director of the National
Reclamation association. delivered address on
"Our Conservation Problem"
Next Natural Scenery Luncheon" In
honor of Director Stephen T. Mather of the Ma
tional Park service of the department of interior.
in charge of Mrs. Charles FL. McNider, chairman
of the natural scenery division, attended by
than $50 delegates. Mrs. Sherman presided. She
said. in brief. that any constructive work that
advances the development and preservation
of natural resources must necessarily be based
on accurate information and careful study of
dtions A practical, comprehensive study of nat
ural science and nature would lay foundation
for an understanding and appreciation of our
natural resources. The children of today should
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Innate and scientific knowledge of the earth, her
products of natures bounty and natures ways
Director Mather outlined the activities of the
national park service; asked the federated club
women to urge upon members of congress the
necessity of larger national park appropriations
He laid special emphasis upon the educational
mission of the national parks. He would promote
by every possible means the Interpretation of the
natural sciences which illustrated by the scenic
feotures fora and fauna of the national parks
encourage the popular study of their history ex
ploration tradition and folklore and improve
every opportunity for the protection and propaga-
tion of bird and wild animal life
DR. L. H. Pammel of Iowa State college chair.
man of the Iowa state conservation board spoke
In behalf Of the Mississippi Valley National mark
nroiect He set forth the many and varied attrac
tions of the region. He emphasized the fact that
2OOOoOO0 people lived within radius of 500 miles
aud that So per cent of the people not travel
TO the national parks of the scenic West for vaca-
TONS The Northern Mississippi Valley congress
tiona parks should be established in the Missis-
sppi valley He appealed to Director Mather to
give the Mississippi Valley National park project
impartial consideration.
In the afternoon the conservation conference
was held in the auditorium. The program in
cluded addresses by Col. w. B. Greeley head of
the forest service, and Russell 7. Edwards Of tbe
American Forestry association.
An interesting and important feature was ,Nat
ural Scenery-Iowa's Program" by Mrs McNider
and Mrs Francis F. Whitley. past president of
the Iowa Federation Of Women's Clubs Toupo is
one of the most progressive states in the conserva
ton OF natural beauty spots It's people have sur
veyed the stute and have recommended more than
fifty scenic areas for state and county parks
DR.. b. Schirnel of the University of Iowa uada
an eloquent address on "Moral and Spiritual As
poets of Conservation" This is large subject.