APPENDIX. 4 <br /> URBAN WETLANDS INITIATIVE <br /> education <br /> THE SERVICE IS DEVELOPING AN INITIATIVE wetlands func- <br /> programs directed at urban populations to pr omote an awareness of w <br /> tions and values. This effort would emphasize: <br /> • Protecting urban wetlands by promoting and supporting Federal, State, local, and <br /> private wetlands protection efforts. <br /> • Establishing educational programs to promote an awareness d be accomplished in some <br /> and functions in urban areas of the country. This <br /> areas by establishing interpretive programs ande lationa Will Wildlife <br /> Refuges and National Fish Hatcheries with wetlands that are <br /> urban centers. <br /> • Cooperative efforts with the National Park Service to de l p tlands education <br /> programs in urban parks and facilities managed y agency. <br /> is Acquiring, establishing, and/or managing urbanwetlands en <br /> p (independently govern - <br /> cooperatively with private organizations, State g o <br /> ments) to establish interpretive programs and facilities, conduct research, and <br /> facilitate local wetlands education programs. <br /> ♦ w <br />