Wetlands also provide many environmental services. Wetland areas help remove sediments and pollutants from surface waters and aid nutrient recycling within ecosystems. Wetlands capture and retain ...
The value of wetlands on the landscape cannot be overstated—they store and filter water, provide wildlife habitat, cool the ...
Many kinds of wetland ecosystems are found within the United States (Table 2.1). These range from small, discrete sites, such as Thoreau's Bog in Massachusetts or Four Holes Swamp in South Carolina, ...
Southwest Florida has experienced significant wetland loss, with Collier County losing 17% and Lee County losing 31% in 24 years. Wetland loss has negative economic consequences, impacting tourism and ...
Explore local sea level rise and coastal flooding risks worldwide with maps that use the most advanced available global model of coastal elevations. The Climate Shift Index: Tropical Cyclones ...