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populations. For the most part these programs have generated less controvery 

 than the section 404 issues. The two sets of issues — Federal wetland acquisi- 

 tion for waterfowl breeding and wintering, and dredge and fill permitting 

 under section 404 — have rarely, if ever, been joined for broad consideration 

 of national wetland policy. 



During this period Congress also has acted on several measures to protect 

 specific sites (such as the DeKorte State Park in the New Jersey Meadowlands) . 





