History of Conservation in the U.S By Rutgersylier Oct 25, 1650 Colonies passed "No burning forests" Law. Jun 13, 1698 Massuchusetts Deer Limit Nov 25, 1844 New York sporting club formed Sep 25, 1865 First game and fish commission Jul 7, 1875 The American Forestry Associaction Dec 5, 1879 Improved Waterway on the Mississippi Feb 16, 1882 Commonwealth of Massuchusetts purcheses "municipal forests" Aug 23, 1900 The Lacey Act Interstate transportation of gametaken against state law a fedral crime. Nov 17, 1905 Soil Survey Dr.bennet conducts first soil survey. Mar 2, 1911 The Weeks Law President puchases forest land. Sep 5, 1915 Migratory bird treaty Protection of migratory waterfowl. Feb 27, 1917 The Rivers and Harbors Act Jul 10, 1933 Aldo Leopold published Game Managment Dec 6, 1933 Soil Erosion Service founded May 13, 1934 The Duck Stamp Aug 23, 1935 SoilErosion moved to Ag. Department Aug 23, 1936 Fedral Government instituted grants to farmers. Aug 23, 1936 Flood control Act Aug 23, 1940 U.S Fish and wildlife Service founded. Jul 26, 1954 Watershed prevention and Flood prevention Act.
