Natural resource legislation correspondence 1951-1966.

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Natural resource legislation correspondence 1951-1966.

Series documents the development of natural resource legislation including the 1963 attempt to establish a Natural Resources Department and the 1964 iniatiative which attempted to halt commercial fishing on the Columbia River. Records include correspondence, bills, reports, testimony, and statements. Topics include natural resources administration, commercial fishing, and legislation.

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Oregon. Committee on Natural Resources

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The Committee on Natural Resources was formed by Governor Douglas McKay in 1949 as the Governor's Advisory Committee on Natural Resources. The Committee was charged with coordinating state natural resource policy. The Committee brought together administrators of natural resource agencies. These included the Fish Commission, the Game Commission, the State Engineer, and the State Land Board. In 1951, the Committee was given a statutory basis by the Legislature. The Committ...