Why are wetlands not smiling?

Typically the riparian zone around a river or stream is classified as a wetland and in some classification schemes, smaller rivers and streams are included as part of the wetlands. read more

Agricultural practices near wetlands often results in the pollution of wetlands/water, which in turn results in the loss of water quality. This is of great danger to the well-being of the dependent species. Invasive species mostly introduced by man have the potential of wiping out some native species. They often upset the natural balance. read more

Wetlands are “cheap” land to buy, it is often easier to buy a wetland and fill it in than to buy dry land. The cost of mitigating the lost wetland us often digging a pond someplace else which does not do the same things that a wetland does. It is a practice that should be stopped. read more

Wetlands occur in different environments around the world, but they all have one thing in common: they are extremely important habitats of rich biodiversity, and they have an important role to play in the lives of humans and animals alike. read more