These unique ecosystems have a small footprint but play a big role in providing habitat for wildlife, and protecting us against floods and pollution
In countries like Scotland and Argentina where peatlands are common, wetlands are destroyed when peat is dug up and burned for energy., a type of invasive rodent, damage wetlands by devouring plants that hold wetland soil together.that could have profound consequences for how wetland protection is regulated in the U.S.
The decision will be decided based on whether the Sackett's property included a wetland that significantly affected nearby federal waters. Wetlands that are more obviously connected to rivers, lakes, and coastlines tend to have more protections than those whose connections to navigable waters are less obvious—often wetlands that are not adjacent to a body of water or are seasonal.
At Muddus National Park in Sweden, bogs link together pockets of coniferous forests. Also known as peatlands, these wetlands store immense amounts of carbon dioxide that is dangerous when released into the atmosphere.Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. Lawyers at EarthJustice, a law firm dedicated to environmental protection, say the Court’s decision could dramatically reduce how many wetlands are protected by the Clean Water Act.In 1971, world leaders met in the Iranian city of Ramsar to create a global treaty to protect wetlands—the
. Currently, 171 countries have signed the treaty, but since it was signed into effect in 1971, more than a third of the world’s wetlands have been destroyed.
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