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ID 8. Sterling Wetlands. Acreage: 6000 estimated. q 



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 Location: Bingham County; 10 miles N of Aberdeen; reached via Rt. 39. ^ 



Description: This area consists of a large partially drained wetland with many 

 springs, a few potholes, several meandering sloughs, and many acres of small 

 marsh units. The Idaho Fish and Game Department is presently embarking on 

 an acquisition project. Low diking can increase the marsh area. There seems to 

 be sufficient water and access. 



Encroachments: The entire area has been abused by livestock interests. At- 

 tempted agriculture and overuse by livestock will become more severe unless 

 the area is protected. 



Ownership: Idaho Fish and Game Dept., U.S. Department of Interior, and over 

 15 private landowners. 



Data source: E. G. deReus, P.O. Box 25, Boise, Ida. 83707. 



Other knowledgeable persons: Howard Raster, P.O. Box 397, Idaho Falls, Ida. 

 83402; Rus McKeever, 647 Bennett Ave., American Falls, Ida. 8321 1; Soil Con- 

 servation District, Aberdeen, Ida. 



