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1 (1) protect and restore the chemical, biological, 



2 and physical components of streams and rivers and 



3 associated wetland systems such that the biological 



4 and physical structures, diversity, functions, and dy- 



5 namics of the stream and wetland ecological systems 



6 are restored; 



7 (2) replace deteriorating stormwater structural 



8 infrastructures and physical waterway alterations 



9 that are environmentally destructive with cost effec- 



10 tive, low maintenance, and environmentally sensitive 



1 1 projects; 



12 (3) promote the use of nonstructural means to 



13 manage and convey streamflow, stormwater, and 



14 flood waters; 



15 (4) increase the involvement of the public and 



16 youth conservation and service corps in the monitor- 



17 ing, inventorying, and restoration of watersheds in 



18 order to improve public education, prevent pollution, 



19 and develop coordinated citizen and governmental 



20 partnerships to restore damaged waterways; and 



21 (5) benefit business districts, local economies, 



22 and neighborhoods through the restoration of water- 



23 ways. 



•HR 4289 IH 



