What started the concern? some research? specific scientist or group? and info would be great please include web sites it for a paper
2006-12-02 06:33:23 · 2 answers · asked by nrk 2 in Environment
A decline in migratory waterfowl, and habitat other animals that depend upon these types of areas. Environmental groups and grassroots organizations were critical to convincing the Congress to have the EPA regulate their destruction.
Wetlands are now protected under the Clean Water Act, which had until then regulated only interstate waterways. Responsibility for permitting and regulating construction (or destruction of wetland) belongs to the Army Corps of Engineers.
2006-12-02 07:02:01 · answer #1 · answered by wankas99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-02 14:35:05 · answer #2 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋