A detailed account of the activities and a financial report was given. Bench terracing made major strides this year. 113 farms participated in the Agricultural
Conservation Program in Mills County during that year..
Progress reports were given for the watershed program, Soil Survey, and Cost-share programs. The budget for the past year is also included in this report.
During the last 31 years 19,900,617' of terraces were built, 838,910' of tile installed, 2,857 acres of waterways contructed and 72 acres of trees planted.
This report lists among accomplishments that more than 68 miles of terraces were built to protect against severe erosion problems. A financial report is also included as well as plans for the coming year.
A major accomplishment was the completion of The Standard Soil Survey for Mills County after ten years. Standards for a statewide 208 Water Quality Management Plan will be worked on over the next two years. A temporary land preservation policy…
This is our 19th Annual Report to the Cooperators and friends of the Mills County Soil Conservation District. The highlights and accomplishments for the year 1960 are reviewed. There is also a budget report for the year.
