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The Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge is currently protected as an outstanding 

 waterfowl area. 



Los Lingos Canyon and XIT Springs represent wetlands in the panhandle re- 

 gion. Los Lingos is estimated at 50,000 acres, with springs and marsh habitat. It 

 is considered one of the state's outstanding natural areas. In the rolling plains 

 country, XIT Springs, a privately owned tract, should also be investigated. Graz- 

 ing encroachments may be a problem in this area. 



Data are inadequate on the significant wetlands of Texas. The lack of infor- 

 mation especially in the Big Thicket region is a major gap. The western section 

 of the state should also be more thoroughly investigated. 



Literature cited 



Flippo, C. 1971. Little Big Thicket — Pulpwood versus the people. Cedar Creek, 

 April Ed. p. 23-27. 



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