National Estuary Program : A Collaborative Approach to Protecting Coastal Water Quality

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Summary

Provides an overview of the national estuary program (NEP), a collaborative endeavor between the Environmental Protection Agency, State and local governments, and other groups to identify estuaries...

Provides an overview of the national estuary program (NEP), a collaborative endeavor between the Environmental Protection Agency, State and local governments, and other groups to identify estuaries threatened by pollution or other factors and to promote comprehensive planning to restore and protect them. Examines estuaries' environmental problems and the major accomplishments of the NEP.

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