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Good News for US Wetlands: 75,000 More Acres Added to Conservation Program
Image Source: Flickr. By: Minds-Eye.
Wetlands are an important habitat to many species and also rather vital to our own well-being. They filter contaminants from the water, prevent flooding and soil erosion, and play other key roles that benefit the environment.
On top of the added protection, the USDA will also provide approximately $175 million in funding to the 22 states and Puerto Rico, too. Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, stated:
“Healthy wetlands play several critical roles in protecting our environment, including: improving water quality, preventing flooding and soil erosion, and creating and maintaining the best possible wildlife habitat. Farmers, ranchers and other private landowners play a critical role in protecting our wetlands, and the funding announced…will provide even more opportunities to maximize wetland values and ensure that these important natural resources survive for generations to come.”
You can find a full press release here.
By Heidi Marshall
Tags: 000 acres, 75, protection, US Department of Agriculture, USDA, wetlands
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