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THE FRAGILE FRINGE
Coastal Wetlands of the Continental United States

June 1992

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Introduction

Coastal Wetlands

Ecology, Functions, and Values of Coastal Wetlands

Wetland Hydrology
Wetland Food and Food Chains
Wetland Values

Status and Trends of Coastal Wetlands

Population Growth and Urban Development
Hydrologic Modification
Agricultural Activities
Water Pollution
Case Studies of Wetland Loss

Coastal Wetland Management and Protection

Wetland Protection Programs
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