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12 July 2026

• UNLV students use science to reduce wildfire risk for Las Vegas wetlands
  When Sophia Lorenzana took an ornithology class at UNLV as an undergraduate student, she never imagined it would spark a love for one of the area’s most underrated natural resources: Wetlands Park.
• Satellite record reveals US tidal wetland productivity rose 6% in 20 years
  Carbon sequestration, climate regulation, biodiversity support and shoreline protection: These are all benefits provided by tidal wetlands. As the climate changes, the amount of carbon captured by...
• Restored wetlands reap benefits for climate, drought-resilience after just one year, study shows
  Reviving floodplain wetlands slashes carbon emissions by 39% and restores critical ecosystem functions in one year—without the methane spike typically seen in restored peatlands, a new study has found...
• Wetlands: What You Don’t Know And Why It Matters
  Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover global and domestic health care and conservation. Unique Wetlands Ecosystems Protect Us from Flooding, Filter Our Drinking...
• Florida's wetland park near Orlando is a scenic spot to hike, blending natural habitats with a smart design
  Walk among Florida's scenic wetlands close to Orlando. The pristine trails roam through a water treatment plant with a natural, organic design.