Many have been altered by human activities such as farming, ranching, and the building of roads, dams, and towns. People thought of wetlands as places to avoid or, better yet, eliminate. As people understand ecological processes better, attitudes towards wetlands change. We now know that wetlands are, in fact, valuable natural resources. Whether drier or wetter, bigger or smaller, wetlands provide important benefits to people and the environment.
Wetlands are natural wonderlands of great value.
Exploring this web site will give you a better understanding of the rich variety of wetlands, their importance, how they are threatened, and what can be done to conserve them for future generations.