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August 12, 1997

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACTS: Scott Wilson -or- Jimmy Johnston, National Wetlands Research Center

FIVE COASTAL RESTORATION PROJECTS HAVE NOW BEEN DEDICATED

Keynote Speaker: SENATOR JOHN BREAUX

Senator John Breaux dedicated five successful Wetland Restoration projects...

Senator Breaux meets with the public after the dedication.

Representative Chris John optimistic about Wetland Restoration in the Sabine Plain

Additional Speakers: Dr. Len Bahr - Office of the Governor, Mr. Donald Gohmert - Natural Resources Conservation Service, Col. William Connor - U.S. Army Engineer District N.O., Ms. Katherine Vaughn - DNR

Public discussing exciting events of Coastal Wetlands Restoration

Marvin Moriarty - Acting Regional Director         Fish and Wildlife Services Southeast Region and Dave Fruge' - Field Office Supervisor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Scott Clark - Corps of Engineers NO

Teaching the public about Wetland Restoration using new technology