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STATEMENT OF MICHAEL DENMS 



GENERAL COUNSEL 



THE NATURE CONSERVANCY 



In Support of the Reauthorization of the 

 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act 



Before the House of Representatives 



Environment and Natural Resources Subcommittee 



of the 



Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee 



July 13, 1993 



The Nature Conservancy is an international non-profit conservation organization dedicated to preserving 

 the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the 

 lands and water they need to survive. We maintain offices in all 50 states of the U.S. and assist like- 

 minded partner organizations in dozens of countries. Our efforts are supported by more than 700,000 

 members and over 800 corporate sponsors committed to protecting our natural heritage. 



