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Understanding Wetlands. Saving Our Wetlands. vital part of ecosystem in danger of disappearing seen as wasteland need to improve image preserve wetlands keep nature in balance. Wetlands are Everywhere!. considerably wet vs. very dry large vs. small in size warm vs. cold climate
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Saving Our Wetlands • vital part of ecosystem • in danger of disappearing • seen as wasteland • need to improve image • preserve wetlands • keep nature in balance
Wetlands are Everywhere! • considerably wet vs. very dry • large vs. small in size • warm vs. cold climate • inland vs. coastal areas
What a Waste! • SOURCE OF IRRITANTS • mosquitoes, flies, odors, disease • MORE THAN HALF DESTROYED • converted to farmland • filled for housing • MANY HAVE BEEN ALTERED • roads, dams, town
Valuable Natural Resource • regulate water levels in watersheds • improve water quality • reduce flood and storm damage • provide wildlife habitat • support recreational activities
Conclusion • WETLANDS ARE MISUNDERSTOOD • SAVE WETLANDS OR LOSE POSITIVE BENEFITS