will begin to quantify the progress being made toward conservation goals. Results of this work 

 will be used to modify and improve project design and management. 



Mr. Chairman, I am proud to be associated with the North American Wetlands Conservation Act 

 and the fine conservation work it supports. I am confident that you will find no better example 

 of a truly continental partnership for wetlands ecosystem conservation. 



Thank you for the opportunity to testify on this outstanding program. I will be pleased to 

 respond to questions. 



