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n March 1935, fierce windstorms from the Great Plains carried huge
dark clouds of dust eastward and blackened skies as far away as the
nation’s capital. Hugh Hammond Bennett convinced Congress that soil
erosion was a menace that merited national attention. On April 27, 1935,
Congress established the Soil Conservation Service in the U.S.
Department of Agriculture to conserve natural resources on agricultural
lands and named Bennett as Chief. During his tenure, Bennett stressed
the importance of soil conservation to crowds across the country.
Today, NRCS remains the nation’s leading agency in conserving natural
resources on private lands. Celebrate with us as we mark the agency’s
70th anniversary. Every employee and partner contributed to the agency’s
many accomplishments. The nation’s citizens can enjoy the benefits of
productive soils, clean air and water, and open spaces because of the
agency’s work. We all have a reason to celebrate! |
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