In addition to the duties and powers conferred upon the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry in chapter 38-8 , it shall have the duty and power to disseminate information throughout the state concerning the activities and programs of the conservation districts organized under chapter 38-8 , and to encourage the formation of such districts in areas where their organization is desirable. Source: SL 1937, ch 19 , § 4; SDC 1939, § 4.1506 (5).