SCS operates Plant Materials Centers, which in cooperation with other Federal and State Agencies, test, select and release for commercial increase grasses, legumes, shrubs and trees needed for reducing erosion and sedimentation and for environmental improvement. Public participation has been a key element in carrying out the requirements of the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act to identify conservation In these meetconcerns and establish goals and strategies for the future. ings, held in Dayton, Ohio, and Syracuse, New York, conservation district board members, concerned individuals, and State, local and Federal officials publicly reviewed RCA documents. SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE The estimates include appropriation language for this item as follows (new language underscored; deleted matter enclosed in brackets): River Basin Surveys and Investigations For necessary expenses to conduct research, investigations, and 77-802 0-81--50 carried forward.. (+121,201) 0 0 0 0 Adjusted appropriation.. (16,441,000) (504) (18,527,000) (529)-(2,362,000 (16,165,000) (455) Reimbursable obligations... Obligational authority.. 1,812,686 $18,644,740 39 2,300,000 47 44 499 1/ Includes obligations of $822,455 of 12X1069 River Basin Surveys and Investigations funds for FY 1978 carryover. 2/ Includes $121,201 of FY 1978 carryover funds available until expended. |