WHY CARE ABOUT WETLANDS????
What function to wetlands serve? A very good question. There is often issue when new construction goes on about relocating, conserving, or saving wetlands...but why? Click below for some reasons!
http://www.epa.gov/watertrain/wetlands/
http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/
http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Wetlands/General/WetlandBen.html
http://students.ed.uiuc.edu/freymuth/wetlands/new_page_2.htm
http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/facts/fact4.html
http://www.amherstnh.gov/acc/wetlands/benefits.html
http://www.co.johnston.nc.us/mainpage.cfm?category_level_id=719&content_id=1353
SO WHAT CAN I DO???
What are the reasons wetlands are important in your community? Does your community face any of the major challenges that wetlands can help avoid disasterous consequences?
Write a letter to your state senator and representative to ask them how they are helping to preserve your local wetlands. To find their name, click here!
This will take you back to creating the story of wetlands.