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lems effecting our rivers and lands. Is wildlife important? It 

 sure Is. But is it worth f\inding before other issues such as 

 river restoration, watershed and ecosystem management, im. 

 proved biodiversity, hydroelectric impacts, or additional and 

 necessary land purchases? 



All of these goals cost dollars, and each of these issues is 

 broader in scope, and more critical, than just wildlife. Dollars 

 are a very scarce resource for river work, especially recre- 

 ation issues. Retailers, ouifmers. advocacy groups, and ulti- 

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 each problem. 



What You Can Do! 



. Write or call your elected Representatives (tell them that 

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 toa tax that targets only one small part of this issue) .Talk 

 with local and regional conservation groups, especially those 

 who support this initiative (explain why this is not a conserva- 

 tion v. recreation issue, but a funding priorities issue.) . Keep 

 up to date as this bill progresses (call the A\V..\ at 301-589-9453 

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