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Pollination Services
Protected by acts like the Endangered Species Act, which can protect pollinator habitats and species.
Water Regulation Services
Managed by the Clean Water Act, which sets the structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States.
Nutrient Cycling Services
Protected by environmental programs and legislation like the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which manages hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
Disease Regulation Services
Protected by public health policies and surveillance systems that monitor and control vectors and pathogens.
Waste Decomposition Services
Regulated by laws such as the Solid Waste Disposal Act, which is part of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for waste management.
Air Quality Services
Regulated under the Clean Air Act which sets standards for the presence of pollutants in the atmosphere.
Supporting Services
Supported by conservation programs like the Conservation Reserve Program that enhance soil formation and nutrient cycling.
Soil Formation Services
Supported by agricultural policies that promote sustainable practices, such as the Conservation Stewardship Program.
Water Supply Services
Protected under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which sets standards for safe drinking water.
Natural Hazard Regulation Services
Protected by disaster management laws and policies, like the Disaster Mitigation Act, which focuses on reducing the risks from natural hazards.
Habitat Services
Protected by the National Wildlife Refuge System Act, which preserves a national network of lands and waters for the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants.
Cultural Services
Protected through laws like the National Historic Preservation Act, which preserves cultural heritage and landscapes.
Provisioning Services
Protected through regulations that manage natural resources, such as the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act for fisheries.
Biodiversity Conservation Services
Protected by international treaties like the Convention on Biological Diversity, which aims to conserve biological diversity, use its components sustainably, and share the benefits of genetic resources fairly.
Genetic Resources Services
Protected by the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources, ensuring fair sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources.
Recreation and Ecotourism Services
Supported by legislation like the Outdoor Recreation Act, which promotes and regulates recreational opportunities on public lands.
Climate Regulation Services
Regulated through international agreements like the Paris Agreement, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change.
Regulating Services
Regulated by policies such as the Clean Air Act, which controls air pollution to maintain climate and air quality.
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