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Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force

Hypoxia Task Force Fact Sheets

Below are a few fact sheets that are relevant to the Hypoxia Task Force.

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Hypoxia Task Force Fact Sheet (PDF)(2 pp, 835 K, 2017)
Nutrient Pollution Fact Sheet (PDF)(2 pp, 1 MB, April 2012)
Clean Water Act Fact Sheet (PDF)(1 pg, 130 K)