Wetlands

**Year by year, thousands of acres of wetlands all over the world are being lost due to a variety of factors. Why is this issue of such concern to environmentalists, scientists, and the people who live in wetland areas? Your job is to investigate the reasons behind wetlands loss and degradation. Why are wetlands such valuable resources? What plants and animals depend on them? Most importantly, what can be done to preserve them?**

Use the this link to Mrs. Johnson's del.icio.us site to begin your research: [|Wetlands]
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