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Show 'ELIMINATION OF VASTEFUL METHODS , IN IRRIGATION RECOMMENDED IN RESOLUTIONS OF OGDEN CONVENTION Your committee on resolutions sub-mils" sub-mils" for your consideration the following follow-ing :r 1. Whereas, the officers of this congress have spent much time and effort in arranging the excellent program pro-gram here presented, and whereas Judnc Johnson has courteously extended extend-ed the privilege of holding these meetings meet-ings in this court room, whereas Mayor Francis has extended to the members of this congress a very generous gen-erous welcome lo this city, and the newspapors of Ogden have given much space to favorable press notices and whereas, Mr. Samuel Fortier and Prof. Frank Adams have made special effort in coming from California to attend this congress, and have thus manifested manifest-ed ihcir Intense interest in the uriga-tlon uriga-tlon problems of this state. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the hcaity thanks and appreciation of this congress be voted for these many courtesies and generous aid contributing contribut-ing to its success. On Water Storage. 2. Whereas, it is believed that the work of the water storage association is invaluable in Hie solution of the irrigation irri-gation problems In those counties where work lias been done. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Utah Irrigation and Drainage con-gresr con-gresr expresses itself in favor of ado-fjuato ado-fjuato staic legislation which will provide pro-vide funds for the continuation of this investigation work throughout the' state. 1 3. Whereas, the present methods of j distribution and use of water by the! numerous irrigation companies Is in many cases inefficient and wasteful. !l is therefore resolved that the Utah Irrigation and Drainage Congress Con-gress individually and as a body pledge itself and its members to assist In a more efficient utilization of the ! streams through the unification and I reorganization of these Irrigation companies, com-panies, and tho centralization of management man-agement made possible by the forma-tion forma-tion of irrigation districts. Agricultural College. 1. Whereas, the Utah Agricultural 'college Is supported by funds from the state and has assigned to, it the duly of teaching and investigating various phases of irrigation and drainage, and in such capacity is in a position to be of groat assistance to the agricultural Inierests of the state, and whereas wo believe every available agency should be used, therefore, be it resolved: (1) That Ave favor a continuation of the co-operative relations existing between the Agricultural experiment station and the division of irrigation I of the United States department of ag-l ricuiture. (2) That we favor the co-operation) between local agencies such as canal companies and such state and fed- ' eral agencies as are vallable in solv-J solv-J ing local problems or organization la I which such co-operation can be helpful. help-ful. 3) Thai we commend the Agricultural Agricul-tural college in Its efforts lo reach' the Irrigator through its various extension exten-sion activities, and through such Instruction In-struction as outlined in its course for watermasters, and we urge canal companies com-panies to lake advantage of this instruction. in-struction. (1) That v:o recognize the, importance import-ance of having available a body of exact ex-act information on the water needs of crops produced on different soils and we therefore favor continued support on the part of the state for experimental experimen-tal work in irrigation and drainage. Trained Watermacters. 5. Whereas the proper distribution of water in an irrigation system is of greatest importance to the success" of tho project and involves duties of a scientific and technical nature. It is thereforo resolved that the Utah Irrigation and Drainage Congress pledge itself In favor of emplovlng trained watermasters and compotent engineers to perform these duties. R. Whereas, the jurisdiction of the state over the streams is now limited by the state boundary lines, and,' whereas this condition also exists In our adjoining states and tends to prevent pre-vent the. most efficient use of interstate inter-state streams in the vicinity of these stale boundaries. Now, therefore, be it resqlvcd that the U. I. D. C. favors appropriate action ac-tion by the proper state officials to bring about an understanding with our slslci states that will permit the most beneficial uso of all streams regardless of state boundary lines. Division of Irrigation. Whereas Phe work of the division of irrigation of the United States department depart-ment of agriculture and the water, resource re-source branch of the United States geological ge-ological survey are recognized as being be-ing of the greatest importance to the welfare of the irrigation interests of the West, and vMir-rpn?) I)ir nnnrnnriN lions available for this work are inadequate inade-quate to conduct the work as it should be conducted, therefore, be it resolved that this congress request the congress of the United States to provide more adequate support to these branches of the government service. Respectfully submitted, F. S. HARRIS. Chairman, D. JD. M'KAY, J. L. ROBSON. K. F. KEELER OSCAR A. ANDERSON, THOS. S. NEWMAN, W. S. HANSON. S; G. MARGETTS. JOHN W. DRASHER, RALF R WOOL LEY, Secretary of Committee. |
