Annual Wetlands Loss Drops 80 Percent

Laws and conservation programs have reduced the annual loss of the nation's wetlands by 80 percent.

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January 10, 2001, 1:00 PM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The nation's destruction of marshes, bogs and other wetlands has been cut by 80 percent over the past decade because of federal laws and conservation programs protecting such areas from developers, farmers and loggers, the government said Tuesday. Wetlands provide valuable habitat for ducks and other birds and animals and also help to control flooding and cleanse groundwater. "

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Nation's annual wetlands loss drops 80 percent

Tuesday, January 9, 2001 in The San Diego Union-Tribune

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