June 1, 2023
In America…
“Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in the world, comparable to rain forests and coral reefs.”
They clean our water, store our water (preventing flooding and mitigating drought), store carbon, reduce shoreline erosion and provide home and food to birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Mess with the wetlands and you mess with all of that.
And, they are stunning.
~The opening quote was taken from the EPA website.