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Strong support for wetlands and refuges from House Subcommittee

Posted by: Maven on June 17, 2009 at 7:34 am

From the Stormwater Journal:

A proposed record increase to the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) moved a step closer to becoming reality today when the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee approved the President’s request of more than $52 million for the popular wetlands conservation initiative.
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“We are very excited that Chairman Dicks, Ranking Member Simpson, and the rest of the Subcommittee also recognize the importance of NAWCA and the benefits that restoring and conserving wetlands across the country have for sportsmen, farmers, and the public,” said Scott Sutherland, Director of the Governmental Affairs Office for Ducks Unlimited. “NAWCA is one of the most remarkable success stories for conservation, and this funding increase will continue that success.”

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June 17, 2009 · Filed Under Water Quality

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