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Conservationist Tomlinson retires after near thirty years
Eau Claire County district conservationist Jim Tomlinson ends a 29 year career with the U S Soil Conservation Service on Feb 24 a retirement planned with a public banquet locally with speakers Del Thomas and Mike Smith Tickets are $5 75 for meals and attendees may contact Tomlinson Thomas or Smith by Feb 6 The event draws attendees from Eau Claire St Croix and Clark counties where he served since 1952 The article highlights his watershed work in Diamond Valley and Owen and notes his role in erosion control conservation challenges and future plans including zoning as protection for farmland He served in World War II and proposes part time conservation work after retirement
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Eau Claire County
Jim Tomlinson
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U.S. Soil Conservation Service
West Central Area
del Thomas
Mike Smith
Tomlinson
Eau Claire
St. Croix
Clark
Fond du Lac
Clark County
Poplar River
Owen Start
Owen
Brick Creek
Black River
Mr. Tomlinson
Madison
Africa
France
Casino
Italy
Munich
Germany