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Wetlands Overview: Federal and State Policies, Legislation, and Programs

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date Nov. 22, 1991
Report No. RCED-92-79FS
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Summary:

In recent years, the value of wetlands--such as providing fish and wildlife habitat and abating erosion--have become better known. Unfortunately, an estimated 50 percent of all wetlands in the lower 48 states have already been filled or drained, and another 290,000 acres are being lost annually to agriculture and development. This fact sheet provides an overview of federal and state wetlands-related policies, legislation, and programs.

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