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The Soil Conservation Service has over a half century of experience working with private 

 landowners in promoting conservation treatment on uplands, which is critical to the overall 

 quality of the waterway ecosystem. It has a long history of working with local sponsors in 

 achieving local objectives in solving natural resource problems. With this agency's 

 delivery system of providing technical assistance through the State offices and local 

 conservation districts, the Soil Conservation Service is the appropriate agency to 

 administer a waterways restoration program. 



I appreciate the opportunity to testify today and we will be happy to respond to your 

 ' questions. 



