Wetland Values Wetlands provide critical habitat to a wide diversity of plants and animals, including deer, grouse, and waterfowl. Isolated wetlands are particularly important to many species of ducks, frogs, salamanders, and turtles. Wetlands reduce the impacts of flooding, remove nutrients and sediments from storm water, and help maintain the hydrological health of a watershed. For example, many wetlands contribute significantly to our groundwater supplies. If a vote on this important bill is delayed, our wetlands are vulnerable to unregulated fill activities.
Wetlands provide critical habitat for many important wildlife species.
The State of Wisconsin should give the DNR jurisdiction over wetlands that the federal government no longer has jurisdiction over. Please encourage Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen to bring this bill to a rapid vote. A delay will mean that precious wetlands will be filled for development. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.