The Wetland Environment

The Wetland Environment I. Importance of the Wetland Environment a.One of the most important things about the wetlands is flood control, ''the world's natural sponges''. b.Other importances of the wetlands that involve water are water purification, and hydroelectric damns. c. ''Living Output''-harvesting of many plants and animals, minerals, habitats for alot of wildlife, support for fisheries, homes for some endangered species, recharge of ground water, importance to the nitrogen cycle(being that all …

…are necessary to carry on the symbiosis processes and continue with the foodweb. VI. The Chesapeake Bay a.Largest estuary in North America, Created by glaciers about 10,000 years ago. b.Watershed provides large habitat for wildlife. About 2,700 different species of plants and animals in the area. c.Very important wetland in North America. But also need to be taken care of and restored. Some areas of the bay are in poor condition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** none