What's a wetland?

Article Abstract:

The lack of a definition of a wetland in the 1972 Clean Water Act has led to disagreement over federal policy with regard to wetlands. Current discussions to define a wetland have raised controversy because the definition does not adequately protect the remaining wetlands.

Analysis, Environmental policy, Wetlands

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Subsistence stakes

Article Abstract:

Many native populations continue to hunt migratory birds despite the stipulations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Legal efforts by the US and Canadian governments to reduce the amount of subsistence hunting are described.

Birds, Protection of, Bird conservation

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The big bad wolf?

Article Abstract:

The reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone is opposed by some hunters because it will reduce the amount of game available for hunting outside the park. Wolves will help the Yellowstone ecosystem. Other factors are discussed.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Natural history, Public opinion, Wolves, Hunters, Yellowstone National Park

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