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Recreation and Ecotourism Services

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Supported by legislation like the Outdoor Recreation Act, which promotes and regulates recreational opportunities on public lands.

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Provisioning Services

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Protected through regulations that manage natural resources, such as the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act for fisheries.

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Water Supply Services

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Protected under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which sets standards for safe drinking water.

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Water Regulation Services

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Managed by the Clean Water Act, which sets the structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States.

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Cultural Services

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Protected through laws like the National Historic Preservation Act, which preserves cultural heritage and landscapes.

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Pollination Services

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Protected by acts like the Endangered Species Act, which can protect pollinator habitats and species.

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Regulating Services

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Regulated by policies such as the Clean Air Act, which controls air pollution to maintain climate and air quality.

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Climate Regulation Services

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Regulated through international agreements like the Paris Agreement, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change.

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Genetic Resources Services

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Protected by the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources, ensuring fair sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources.

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Habitat Services

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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.

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Biodiversity Conservation Services

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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.

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Natural Hazard Regulation Services

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Protected by disaster management laws and policies, like the Disaster Mitigation Act, which focuses on reducing the risks from natural hazards.

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Supporting Services

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Supported by conservation programs like the Conservation Reserve Program that enhance soil formation and nutrient cycling.

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Disease Regulation Services

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Protected by public health policies and surveillance systems that monitor and control vectors and pathogens.

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Nutrient Cycling Services

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Protected by environmental programs and legislation like the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which manages hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

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Air Quality Services

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Regulated under the Clean Air Act which sets standards for the presence of pollutants in the atmosphere.

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Soil Formation Services

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Supported by agricultural policies that promote sustainable practices, such as the Conservation Stewardship Program.

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Waste Decomposition Services

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Regulated by laws such as the Solid Waste Disposal Act, which is part of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for waste management.

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