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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1971

Page

15

Urbanizing Land Causes Conservation Problems

The article explains erosion and sediment runoff from urban development, noting that conversion of over a million acres annually from agriculture to buildings and roads increases sediment pollution, damages streams, lakes, and infrastructure, and raises construction costs. It outlines mechanical and vegetative erosion controls and the SCS role in advising builders and officials.

Douglas County youths earn tractor operation certificates

Twelve 14 and 15 year olds completed a five session course on farm machinery run by the Douglas County Extension Service and local dealers. They passed written and driving tests to receive exemption from federal tractor operation rules.

Douglas County Bill Merhoff Danny Rake Berryton Rake Clark Keffer Pat O’bryan Jerry Edmonds Lanny Rake Journal-World Photo The Douglas County Extension Service County Farm Implement Dealers

Khapra beetle invader alert spurs U S effort

U S Agriculture officials trace and fumigate a possible khapra beetle invasion after beetles were found March 31 in grain at a Stanfield Arizona general store. The fire destroyed the store before fumigation could begin, prompting a nationwide trace of all goods.

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Available Locally Golden Eagle passport speeds entry nationwide

The Golden Eagle passport speeds entry to more than 3,000 federal outdoor recreation areas and allows the purchaser and accompanying person in a private non commercial vehicle. It costs $10 and is valid for one year when signed by the owner. Nonpassport entry ranges from $1 to $3 per day. Funds support the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

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