[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 26 (Friday, February 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PEORIA COUNTY SOIL & WATER 
                         CONSERVATION DISTRICT

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 12, 2016

  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the Peoria County 
Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) on achieving their 75th 
anniversary.
  Authorized under the District Act of 1937, the public servants of 
SWCD have assisted Peoria County landowners in promoting a healthy 
Midwestern ecosystem to ensure the mitigation of soil erosion and 
promotion of improved water quality and wildlife habitat for seventy-
five years. Because of their sustained efforts in ecology and 
education, the local agricultural community continues to produce higher 
quality crops.
  By playing an active role within our agrarian society, residents of 
Peoria County have the ability to take advantage of beneficial 
programs. The Conservation Practices Program (CPP) allows residents who 
undergo a project to benefit our land and water resources receive up to 
$6,000 from the SWCD to complete the project. In addition, for those 
who wish to learn more about the advantages of conservation, the SWCD 
promotes the Gilles Family Tours in which participants tour a family 
farm and discover the values of conservation.
  As a native of Peoria County, I consider myself fortunate that our 
county has the SWCD as a resource. Congratulations Peoria County Soil & 
Water Conservation District on a prosperous seventy-five years and I 
wish it many more years of success.

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