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recreation. Watersheds with a low wetland and watershed ratio should be considered as priority preservation and restoration areas. (3) Soil erosion rates. Wetlands located in watersheds where erosion rates are high are likely to have high value for water quality. Watersheds with high erosion rates should be considered as priority preservation and restoration areas. (4) Watershed gradient. Wetlands in watersheds where the difference between the highest and lowest points of the watershed is great are likely to have high value for flood water retention and water quality. Watersheds with a high gradient should be considered as priority preservation and restoration areas. (5) Surface water retention. Wetlands in watersheds where direct runoff is high are likely to have high value for flood water retention and water quality. Watersheds with high levels of direct runoff should be considered as high priority preservation and restoration areas. (6) Soil fertility. Wetlands in watersheds where soil fertility is high are likely to have high value for wildlife habitat and commercial uses. Watersheds with high soil fertility should be considered as high priority preservation and restoration areas. (7) Geology. Wetlands in watersheds with high subsurface permeability are likely to have high value for groundwater recharge and water quality. Watersheds with high subsurface permeability should be considered as high priority preservation and restoration areas. (8) Wetland complexes. Wetlands in watersheds where a diversity of wetland types and sizes are or were historically present are likely to have high value for public recreation. Watersheds with an existing or historical high diversity of wetland types should be considered as priority preservation and restoration areas. (9) Proximity to population centers. Wetlands in watersheds that are close to population centers are likely to have high value for water quality, flood water retention, public recreation, and commercial uses. Watersheds near population centers should be considered as high priority preservation and restoration areas. (10) Public ownership. Wetlands in watersheds with a high proportion of land in public ownership are likely to have high value for public recreation. These watersheds should be considered as high priority preservation and restoration areas. (11) Significant wildlife use. Wetlands in watersheds with current or historical records of use by significant numbers or species of wildlife or fish are likely to have high value for public recreation and commercial uses. 31