The Future of Wetlands

Weneedourwetlands!Doyourparttoprotectandpreservethesefragile ecosystems.

one

Joinprogramsthathelpprotectandrestorewetlands.Contactyourlocalcommunityorenvironmentalgroupsaboutactivitiesinyour area.

two

Reportillegalactivitiessuchasfilling,clearing,ordumpingin wetlands.

three

Pickup litter.

four

Plantlocaltree species.

five

Usephosphate-freelaundryanddishwasherdetergents.Phosphateshelpalgaegrow.Algaecanchokeaquatic life.

six

Usepaperandrecycledproductsmadefromunbleachedpaper.Bleachedpapercontainstoxicchemicalsthatcancontaminate water.

seven

Usenon‑toxicproductsforcleaning,lawnandgarden care.

eight

Reduce,reuse,andrecyclehouseholditemsand waste.