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The 1,200 acres Arvida wants to develop have been drained, mowed, and used for cattle over the years. According to the EPA, preserving the remaining Arvida marshes is important because the developer has destroyed so many similar wetlands. Wetlands cleanse polluted water, recharge underground drinking water supplies, hold flood water during severe storms, and provide valuable habitat for wildlife. Steam-electric power plants and vehicles are the two main sources of NOx. While automobiles operate under NOx controls, most steam-electric power plants do not.