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But that is only one-third of the wetlands conversion rate of 157,000 acres a year between 1974 and 1983, as estimated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

And the inventory doesn’t reflect changes farmers made after 1987, when the federal government accelerated its wetlands preservation efforts, Porterfield said.

Thornhill Active

In 4-H Contests

Elaina Thornhill participated in the District 4-H Horse Show on Saturday July 9 at the 4-H Center in Front Royal.

In the showmanship class Elaina placed third out of 32 riders.

Elaina also participated in the District 4-H Dairy Judging Contest on July 12 in Berryville as a member of the Culpeper 4-H Junior Team. The team placed fourth.

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