Annette's Blog – January 2010 Archive (1)

Please Protect Our Wetlands



Dear [Decision Maker],*







Wetlands profoundly benefit the lives of every American.



They control floods and erosion, hold and cleanse water, and give us places to hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoors. What's more, wetlands provide habitat for many thousands of plant, fish and wildlife species.



Yet we continue to let our last -- and best -- wetlands slip through our hands. In fact, we lose an average of 80,000 acres of… Continue