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chapter reviews State and local programs which have been developed to manage 

 wetland resources. The fifth chapter takes a closer look at congressional 

 interests in wetlands during the past five Congresses (since 1973), with 

 emphasis on the legislative history of the section 404 program. 



This report provides an overview of available information. Each chapter 

 contains numerous references to more detailed analyses. This document is 

 designed to help Congress focus on the policy questions; other sources should 

 be consulted for additional information on specific wetland topics. 



