As this country s population keeps on growing, it is likely that people will keep trying to destroy our natural wetlands. There is going to be more conflict between both sides of this issue. If I were to ask you which state has the most acres of wetland you probably say Florida, which is a good guest. But Florida has the worst problem when it comes to urban development involving wetlands in this country. Wetlands also can be defined as land that is covered by water at least ten days per year.
Most wetlands have a hydric soil or soils that are saturated for a significant period of time.
Wetlands must have hydrophytic vegetation surrounding it to be considered a wetland. Plants like the Cattails, Reeds, Bulrushes, Cypress, and Willows trees can be found in or around a wetland and are considered hydrophytic vegetation. The increased use of drained wetlands for urban development results in greater runoff and probability of flooding as well as the destruction of wildlife habitats. So many wetlands were destroyed by urban growth and farming during the sixties and seventies before their value was recognized. But environmental regulations and groups now attempt to protect or restore them.