3. Whichever level, State or Federal, ends up with the permitting functions, it should use one 

 umbrella agency to administer a comprehensive wetlands program. It should be stressed 

 that such an umbrella agency should not just be another competing group added to the 

 system. 



4. Other recommendations are: 



A) Marsh management or wetland conservation plan permits should be issued for a 

 term of five years for new construction with an additional five years for maintenance. 



B) Monitoring requirements under a marsh management plan should be limited to 

 annual field reviews conducted by the SCS of those areas where work authorized 

 by a plan has actually been performed. 



Finally, it is suggested that tax incentives be given to landowners to encourage initiation of 

 preventive maintenance programs and to maintain programs already in place. Related research 

 projects should receive similar support. 



Louisiana Land and Exploration is confident that these recommendations will help all of us, 

 collectively, to achieve the goal of preserving our remaining precious wetland heritage. 



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