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Thomas R. Carper: As a matter of impacts, we have heard that the loss of protections for over half of our Nation's remaining wetlands and…

On the recordOctober 18, 2023
As a matter of impacts, we have heard that the loss of protections for over half of our Nation's remaining wetlands and millions of miles of streams will lead to more flooding, more polluted waters, and unfortunately, harm to wildlife.
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Thomas R. Carper

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Carper warns about the negative consequences of weakened wetland protections.

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