The Wetlands Where You Live: Southern Coastal Mangrove Swamps

Wetlands have sometimes been regarded as an uninviting part of nature. Because of this, many people don’t take the time to get to know their local wetlands and learn about the many benefits they provide.  More than half of the wetlands that once existed in the United States have been drained, filled, farmed or built over as cities sprawl.  We can help protect the wetlands that remain by identifying the types of wetlands in our own area and understanding the value of these ecosystems as a whole.

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