§2001 Congressional findings

Summary

Congress says growing demands on soil, water, and other natural resources need attention. It has made sure the Department of Agriculture has the data, technical know-how, and a way to help land users with conservation and use of soils, plants, forests, water, livestock, fish and wildlife, recreation, community development, and related uses. Congress also says making lists and studies of resources, checking conservation needs, measuring how practices work, and comparing different program approaches are basic to good conservation. Because decisions often cross government borders and affect other programs, these studies and plans must be coordinated.