States have key role in preserving wetlands

Journal Article · · Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy; (United States)

OSTI ID:5760855

Leape, J P; Sherk, H ^[1]

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1. World Wildlife Fund and The Conservation Foundation, Washington, DC (United States)

States are in a key position to implement comprehensive wetlands protection and management programs, say the authors. They note that states have experience in environmental programs, have on-the-ground knowledge of their wetlands, can integrate wetlands conservation with comprehensive land-use plans, and can make use of such devices as property-tax incentives, land trusts, and zoning techniques. In addition, they say, states also hold more promise for mustering the political will necessary to achieve comprehensive reforms that no-net-loss will require. The National Governors Association has endorsed the no-net-loss concept, and several states have moved toward implementation, Leape and Sherk say. These includes Maryland, which passed the first state wetlands legislation with a no-net-loss goal. As an important first step toward state action, the authors recommend a State Wetlands Conservation Plan.

• OSTI ID: 5760855
• Journal Information: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy; (United States), Journal Name: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy; (United States) Vol. 6:1; ISSN 0887-8218; ISSN FARPE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290400* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Energy Resources
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
ECOSYSTEMS
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
LOSSES
MITIGATION
NORTH AMERICA
POLITICAL ASPECTS
RESOURCE CONSERVATION
STATE GOVERNMENT
USA
WETLANDS