Evidence in support of marijuana's medical value has existed for centuries and has been validated by numerous studies, researchers, committees and health organizations. Hopefully, the measure will not be abused and needy patients can benefit from Proposition 215, and perhaps the legislation will also aid as an educational tool for those who do not know of the medical uses of marijuana. The Environmental Protection Agency now requires that wetlands destroyed due to construction must be replaced in another spot. It is important that the school restore the lost wetland areas to help keep our environment from crumbling. The wetlands help filter nitrates and metals from the air and ground and purifies the water we drink.
Wetlands also serve as a storm run-off that eventually replenishes our ground water supplies.
More importantly, wetlands house many species of wildlife. Without these wetlands, our earth would slowly become more and more polluted and even more species of animals would disappear. Protection of our environment begins today, whether it be with the planting of a single tree or the restoration of wetlands. GSU has shown itself in good standing by having the wetlands lost on our campus restored in a different location. GSU decided to use Wetlands Environmental Technology, Inc. to restore the lost wetlands.