The resolution calls on the United States Congress to transfer the management of all national grassland properties in North Dakota from the United States Forest Service to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It highlights that North Dakota contains over 1 million acres of national grasslands currently overseen by the Forest Service, which is responsible for sustainable management and conservation of natural resources. The resolution references the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, which aimed to control soil erosion and preserve natural resources, and argues that the NRCS's mission aligns more closely with these goals.
The resolution emphasizes that the NRCS supports local agricultural operations and enhances the quality of air, water, soil, and habitat, making it better suited to manage the national grasslands in North Dakota. It concludes by urging the North Dakota Legislative Assembly to formally request this transfer and instructs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to key federal officials, including the President and members of the North Dakota Congressional Delegation.