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some overlapping objectives and can be used to complement each other 

 during wetland protection efforts, there will be differences in acquisition 

 priorities. For example, NWPCP priority wetlands can not be restricted 

 solely to Waterfowl Plan habitat areas of concern because the Act requires 

 that no one function or value be given greater priority consideration than 

 another. The NWPCP may be used, however, to assist the Service in 

 meeting Waterfowl Plan objectives. Also, as a planning tool, this 

 NWPCP could broaden public support for Service waterfowl protection 

 efforts by showing accountability for all wetland functions and values 

 during the acquisition planning process. 



6. Information Sources 



Users of the NWPCP may want to consult appropriate agencies having 

 professional expertise to address or answer some of the Threshold Criteria 

 questions or statements. For example, it may be desirable to consult the 

 Corps of Engineers regarding a flood control question, or the EPA or a 

 State Water Quality Control Board regarding a water quality question. 



Potential sources of wetland information or expertise that could be helpful 

 in identifying the types and locations of wetlands warranting acquisition 

 consideration include (this list was modified from a list compiled by the 

 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1987): 



U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NWI maps may be available for a 

 wetland assessment site or area. Information on how to order maps 

 may be obtained by calling 1-800-USA-MAPS. Alternatively, 

 assistance concerning NWI maps or the Service's wetlands 

 classification system may be obtained by writing or calling an NWI 

 Regional Coordinator located within each Service Regional Office. 

 (The addresses and telephone numbers for Regional Offices are 

 given at the end of this section). 



The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Wetland Values Biblio- 

 graphic Data Base provides references to articles on wetlands 

 organized into 13 information fields, including location. Nearly 

 5000 articles are included. (For information on use of the data base, 

 contact the Service at (813) 893-3624 or FTS 826-3867). 



Special aquatic sites over EPA's designated Sole Source Aquifers. 

 (For further information, call EPA at (202) 382-5530). 



State Water Quality Management Plans required in accordance 

 with section 303(3) of the Clean Water Act and Federal Regulation 40 

 CFR 130.6. These plans have information on ground and surface 

 water quality, wildlife resources, including endangered species, 

 and commercial and sport fisheries. 



