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Wetlands used to be thought of as merely swamps: unproductive land that breeds mosquitoes. So bogs and swamps were drained, and the land filled, often covered with construction, parking lots, or resculptured.
We have learned, however, that wetlands are necessary to prevent flooding and to maintain many of the species essential to the health of other species. Wetlands provide a sink for runoff from impermeable paved areas. They offer the groundwater a larger area to infiltrate preventing urban flooding. They are part of the natural recharging system for groundwater, streams, and waterways.
Wetlands are the exclusive homes of many plant and animal species. When wetlands are eliminated, these species do not thrive and may be destined for extinction.
There are currently many programs for reclaiming wetlands and returning them to their previous conditions.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agothey are destroying it by making pollution and a lot of greenhouse gas they are also destroying it by killing animals and reptiles and creatures that live in that area
they also always built big factories in open spaces so nobody can see what are the doing with it!
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoair and water pollution
drainage
construction
70 to 90 thousand acres of wetlands are lost each year
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∙ 14y agoWe tend to drain them to get more useful land out of them.
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by planting unnecessary things
by throwing litter
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Are wetlands dangerous?
yes there is threats to the wetlands
What is the yearly average temperature in wetlands?
The weather in a wetlands is determined by geography and climate. Only larger wetlands have an effect on their environment. As water evaporates from the wetlands, it can create humidity and more frequent rain.
Do wetlands clean air?
I have NO idea, but wetlands have a lot of trees, I think. Trees help the air. Sorry, I'm studying wetlands right now, so I have no idea
Do wetlands get lots of rain in the summer?
i dont think it rains a lot in wetlands
What are three types of freshwater wetlands?
marshes swamps and bogs
Protective actions or programs are designed to manage risks by?
Protective actions or programs are designed o manage risks by:Deterring threats.Minimizing consequences._____________________A. Neutralizing consequences. B. Mitigating vulnerabilities.C. Eliminating consequences.D. Counteracting consequences
Does California have wetlands?
There are many wetlands in California
What is workplace hazard assessment and control?
Workplace hazard assessment and control is the process of identifying hazards in the workplace and eliminating them or reducing either the probability they will occur or their likely consequences.
Is Alabama the wetlands?
No. There aren't wetlands in Alabama.
What are some words to describe wetlands?
wetlands are wonderful. wetlands are wet. wetlands help prevent flooding. wetlands are home to many species. wetlands have alot of plants.
What is the importance of the wetlands?
Wetlands are the mother of the food chain.
Why are wetlands important in reclamation?
why are wetlands importaant in reclamation
Do Flamingos live in wetlands?
Yes, they do live in wetlands
Are wetlands dangerous?
yes there is threats to the wetlands
What is a terrestrial or aquatic ecosystem called?
wetlands - ash (:
When did Wetlands Preserve end?
Wetlands Preserve ended in 2001.
When was Rakatu Wetlands created?
Rakatu Wetlands was created in 2006.
