But experts disagree about whether restoring fresh water to the marsh will create new wetlands.

It did so in large part because of its failure to restore electricity, water or food to the country.

He also met with American and Iraqi officials who are struggling to restore water, power and other essential services to the city's 4.5 million people.

The city later undertook a project, beginning in 1985, to drain, rebuild, lower and then restore water to the remaining downtown section of the canal.

At the same time, utility crews worked to restore power and water in the affected areas.

Despite repeated Serbian pledges to restore electricity, running water and natural gas, few homes in the city have benefited.

With each loss, the job of restoring clean air and water to the state becomes more difficult and expensive for taxpayers and businesses.

But when officials tried to restore water on Independence Day, the underground pipes were so corroded that most people ended up without even a drop.

Transportation and water officials said that they hoped to restore water to all residents by last night.

It also demanded that the Serbs restore water and electricity to Sarajevo.