290 The Environmental Debate
Mineral Leasing Act establishes regulations for mining on federal lands.
1922 Izaak Walton League of America founded.
Pennsylvania Coal Company v. Mahon et al. raises issue of the right of govern-
ment to restrict use of private land without compensation to owners.
1924 Clarke-McNary Act extends power of federal government to purchase lands for
national forest system and makes provision for private, state, and federal coopera-
tion in forest management.
Oil Pollution Act prohibits dumping of oil in navigable waters except in dire emer-
gencies.
Teapot Dome scandal.
Gila National Forest, New Mexico, designated as the first extensive wilderness
area by the Forest Service.
1926 Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. establishes that local governments may
enact zoning laws that limit the right to use private property.
1928 Boulder Canyon Project (Hoover Dam) authorized, with the goal of expanding
flood control, irrigation, and electrification in western state.
Food, Drug, and Insecticide Administration created by Congress.
1933 Civilian Conservation Corps established.
Tennessee Valley Authority created.
Natural Resources Planning Board created.
Soil Erosion Service established as emergency measure.
1934 Taylor Grazing Act regulates grazing on federal lands.
1935 Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act increases federal involvement in ero-
sion control and mandates establishment of Soil Conservation Service (now Natural
Resources and Conservation Service) within the Department of Agriculture.
General Wildlife Federation organized. Name changed to Wilderness Society the
following year.
1936 Omnibus Flood Control Act.
National Wildlife Federation founded.
1937 Ducks Unlimited founded.
Pittman-Robertson Act promotes wildlife restoration.
1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act extends federal authority over misbranded foods,
drugs, and cosmetics; amended 1958.
1940 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service created.