TSSWCB Publishes Plowing New Ground, a 75th Anniversary History of Soil and Water Conservation in Texas
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Based on recently recorded oral histories of people directly involved over the decades with the work of the agency, Plowing New Ground commemorates 75 years of soil and water conservation in
In his foreword to Plowing New Ground,
"In these pages, you will learn about the agency's founding at the height of the Great Depression, when our collective resources were so badly depleted and facing an uncertain future," said
"To those individuals who shared their memories and insights through oral history interviews, thank you," said Utley. "Their personal stories, included throughout this historical account, demonstrate the great purpose and diligence with which many people have guided the soil and water conservation movement throughout
Utley is the chief historian of the
"Our diamond jubilee and this historical document are a celebration of a success story that has worked across the state and across generations to ensure we have fertile soil and an abundant, clean water supply," said Isom.
Plowing New Ground will be released and initially distributed at the 74th Annual State Meeting of
Plowing New Ground is generously printed with financial assistance from
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