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1 tion; nutrient filtering; wildlife habitat; and in- 



2 creased biological diversity. 



3 "(D) Reduction of runoff. 



4 "(E) Stream bank restoration using the 



5 principles of biotechnical slope stabilization. 



6 "(F) Creation and acquisition of multi-ob- 



7 jective floodplain riparian zones, including re- 



8 moval of natural or humanmade levees, for 



9 floodwater and sediment storage, wildlife habi- 



10 tat, and recreation. 



11 "(G) Removal of culverts and storm drains 



12 to establish natural environmental conditions. 



13 "(H) Organization of local watershed coun- 



14 cils in conjunction with the implementation of 



15 on-the-ground action education or restoration 



16 projects. 



17 "(I) Training of participants, including 



18 youth conservation and service corps program 



19 participants, in restoration techniques in con- 



20 junction with the implementation of on-the- 



21 ground action education or restoration projects. 



22 "(J) Development of waterway restoration 



23 or watershed plans which are intended for use 



24 within the grant agreement period to implement 



25 specific restoration projects. 



•HR 4289 IH 



