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Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force

Hypoxia Task Force New Goal Framework

The HTF announced its new Goal Framework in February 2015. It details the new time of attainment for the original hypoxic zone reduction goal, an interim target for 2025, and the HTF's commitment to accelerated and new actions to reduce nutrients basinwide. 

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