The Future of Wetlands

Weneedourwetlands!Doyourparttoprotectandpreservethesefragile ecosystems.

1

Joinprogramsthathelpprotectandrestorewetlands.Contactyourlocalcommunityorenvironmentalgroupsaboutactivitiesinyour area.

2

Reportillegalactivitiessuchasfilling,clearing,ordumpingin wetlands.

3

Pickup litter.

4

Plantlocaltree species.

5

Usephosphate-freelaundryanddishwasherdetergents.Phosphateshelpalgaegrow.Algaecanchokeaquatic life.

6

Usepaperandrecycledproductsmadefromunbleachedpaper.Bleachedpapercontainstoxicchemicalsthatcancontaminate water.

7

Usenon‑toxicproductsforcleaning,lawnandgarden care.

8

Reduce,reuse,andrecyclehouseholditemsand waste.