Wetlands are among nature's most biologically productive areas.
In commercial terms, fishing, hunting, timber production along with fur and hide harvesting contribute billions of dollars per year to the nation's economy. Texas is a primary wintering area for North American waterfowl. More than 15 million birds migrate annually through the playa lakes. Many people think that wetlands are just a flooded area gone to waste. The trouble with any perception is that it endures until we take a closer, more studied look.