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<H1><FONT size=4>WETLAND RESTORATION SEEN AS CRUCIAL <BR>Delta's marshes,
islands form buffers against storm surges, scientists say</FONT></H1>
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<P class=author><FONT size=1><!-- START WRITER CREDIT--><A
href="mailto:glenmartin@sfchronicle.com">Glen Martin, Chronicle Environment
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<P class=date><FONT size=1>Monday, September 5, 2005</FONT></P>
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