I added a few sections "Low Cost Mapping" in addition to "Wetland Plants and Wildlife", soon to be filled with some interesting posts. I am entertaining the idea of adding a weekly writeup about a wetland plant or animal, time permitting.
Wetlands in the News
20 May 2024
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Wetlands: What You Don’t Know And Why It Matters
A Supreme Court decision has moved the future of our wetlands into states’ jurisdictions. Most people don’t give wetlands much thought, but we all benefit from them.
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Critical US wetlands are not fully documented. Why is mapping so hard?
Wetlands are difficult to map because they are diverse, ever-changing landscapes, not easily captured with existing tech. A new effort by NOAA aims to fix this.
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Appeals court denies Florida request for wetlands permitting stay
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in its April 26 stay request said the judge's ruling in February creates “irreparable injuries” by...
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Appeals Court Rejects Stay In Florida Wetlands Fight
Rejecting arguments by Florida and business groups, an appeals court Monday refused to put on hold a U.S. district judge’s ruling in a battle about permitting...
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Harbor Wetlands, a new outdoor exhibit, recreates salt marsh habitat from Baltimore's past
It's part of the National Aquarium's newest outdoor exhibit called Harbor Wetland, which is an effort to help keep our waterways clean and healthy.