' Flexibility ' over wetland protection Author Moore L. Journal/Series National Wetlands Newsletter | Vol. 18(6); 7 - 11; 5 p. Date 1996 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-059572) Publisher | Place of publication Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC, USA Language English Country/Territory United States of America Subject Land & soil, Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agriculture and environment Land-use planning Wetlands Local government Abstract Rule makings related to the 1996 Farm Bill are being released that defer extensively to local judgment. Without clear rules and detailed technical guidance, however, that 'flexibility' will undermine wetland protection before the Bill's incentive programs have an opportunity to work.