### Question
Can you define what restoration means?


### Answer
**Restoration** is defined as the following in *16 U.S.C. § 941b*:

> rehabilitation and maintenance of the structure, function, diversity, and dynamics of a biological system, including reestablishment of self-sustaining populations of fish and wildlife

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 941b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15B-GREAT LAKES FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION**

