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affected by reduction of appropriations of water to 

 wetlands? 



Mr. Chairman, these are real concerns. We are hoping that 

 you will do everything in your power to conserve the 

 quantity and quality of wetlands in California to prevent 

 any possible adverse impact on the migratory birds. We are 

 at your mercy, but one thing is clear to us. We will 

 continue to hunt and harvest migratory birds for subsistence 

 in accordance with our customs and traditions. We trust 

 that you will take our concerns into consideration in your 

 deliberation on the proposed amendments to the CVPIA 

 legislation. 



