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Wetlands are among Texas' most valuable natural resources.
These lands provide many economic and ecological benefits, including flood control, improved water quality, harvestable products, and habitat for our abundant fish, shellfish and wildlife resources. But our wetlands are disappearing. About half of Texas' historic wetlands acreage has been converted in response to society's demand for food, fiber, housing and industrial development. If future generations of Texans are to enjoy the same economic vitality and quality of life as past and present generations, we must implement effective strategies for wetlands conservation. Although wetlands issues are at times controversial, broad support exists among diverse interests on many aspects of wetlands conservation and public responsibility.