Page:Report of the Oregon Conservation Commission to the Governor (1908 - 1914).djvu/248

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REPORT OF CONSERVATION COMMISSION.

WATER POWER.

State construction and control of sufficient power projects to regulate the market and insure cheaper power. With an abundance of cheap power available many new industries will spring up and the water resources of the State will serve to assist in its industrial development.

MINERAL RESOURCES.

That the Governor be empowered to appoint a State Geologist and that $10,000 be appropriated to carry on economic geologic and soil surveys in cooperation with the U. S. Geological Survey and Bureau of Soils.

WATER TRANSPORTATION.

The systematic improvement of water-ways and harbors of Oregon in close co-operation with the Federal Government.

FISH AND GAME.

Greater State aid and an active campaign to secure further Federal aid in maintaining and increasing our supply of commercial fish. Proper provision and adequate laws for protecting game and fish along the lines to be recommended by the State Board of Fish and Game Commissions.

FINANCIAL

An adequate State appropriation to carry on the work of the Conservation Comminion invovling provision for collection and dissemination of data regarding the resources of the State.