Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted April 15, 2009 Four hundred years ago, in the area that would later become the lower 48 United States, there were approximately 220 million acres of wetlands. Today, there is less than half that amount remaining. In fact, we lose 80,000 acres of wetlands a year. Protect these precious resources. -> http://www.care2.com/go/z/e/AFLHI/zj1T/ANR12 Wetlands are the link between land and water, where the flow of water, the cycling of nutrients and the energy of the sun combine to create a unique ecosystem sometimes called a "nursery of life." In addition, wetlands replenish and clean water. They provide needed rest places for migratory birds, and help reduce the risk of floods. They provide opportunities to get away from our cities and get in touch with the natural world. We must keep our remaining wetlands safe, and can't afford to lose more acres to human development. Please act today, and help protect America's wetlands. -> http://www.care2.com/go/z/e/AFLHI/zj1T/ANR12 Thanks for taking action! Samer ThePetitionSite Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
