480 CONSERVATION OF NATURAL EESOUECES. [ART. 19A

ARTICLE XIX A.

CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

1. State bureau of conservation. 2. Objects,

3. Reports to general assembly. 4. Appropriation.

1910, ch. 238, sec. 1 (p. 392).

1. There is hereby established a State conservation bureau, which
shall be under the direction of a commission of three members, who
shall be appointed by the governor. They shall serve without compen-
sation, but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the
performance of their official duties. The commission shall secure such
assistance as may be necessary and shall have full power in carrying
out the object of this article.

As to the state horticultural department, the Inspection of trees and fruits,
and "feeding stuffs," see art. 48.

As to the industrial bureau, see art. 89.

1910, ch. 238, sec. 2 (p. 392).

2. The bureau shall have for its objects (1) a study of such prob-
lems connected with the utilization and conservation of the natural
resources of the State as in the opinion of the commission seems wise,
or as the general assembly may direct; (2) the co-operation with other
State bureaus in such manner as the commission may think best; (3)
the co-operation with the Federal government or with national organi-
zations in the carrying out of plans for the conservation of the State's
resources; (4) the preparation of such publications from time to time
as the commission may deem to be for the best interests of the State.

1910, ch. 238, sec. 3 (p. 392).

3. The commission shall present a report to the general assembly
before each meeting of the same, showing the progress and condition of
the bureau, together with such other information as they may deem
necessary and helpful, or as the general assembly may require.

1910, ch. 238, sec. 4 (p. 392).

4. There is hereby appropriated the sum of one thousand dollars or
so much thereof as may be necessary for the fiscal year 1911 for the
carrying out of the provisions of this article.