Complex sentence: The intention of the legislation was aimed at safeguarding clean water and intact ancient forests of the Tongass National Forest, provide protection of riparian habitat, and reduce the economic waste that was occurring through federal funding.
Split into simpler sentences: The intention of the legislation was aimed at safeguarding clean water and intact ancient forests of the Tongass National Forest. Provide protection of riparian habitat, and reduce the economic waste that was occurring through federal funding.