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Movement to restore wetlands gains momentum in Congress
Washington reports that federal bills and Bush administration plans push to restore wetlands lost to farming. OTA estimates 215 million acres historic wetlands reduced to about 99 million, with 80 percent converted mainly for agriculture. Efforts to curb drainage and expand CRP aims to protect water quality and wildlife.
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