Contents 



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 Chapter Summary 69 



Federal Programs 69 



Regulatory Permitting Programs 69 



Acquisition and Incentive Programs 72 



Other Environmental Programs and Policies 74 



Assistance to States and Localities 75 



Wetland Research Programs 76 



Federal Programs That Affect Agricultural Conversions 77 



State Programs 81 



Wetland Regulation 81 



Acquisition 82 



Incentives to Landowners 82 



Other Programs 82 



State Influence on Federal Activities 82 



Local Programs 83 



Private Initiatives 84 



Chapter 4 References 84 



