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Local governments are required to do “meaningful” restoration planning5 as an element of the new SMPs, but specific restoration projects are voluntary. Because actual implementation projects are voluntary, it is particularly important that each restoration plan is developed through broad participation of local citizens, stakeholders and local elected officials.
