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Should you Drain or Keep WetlandsBy: Natavia

Types of wetlandsSwampsMarshesBogs You can tell the difference by the types of plants, animals, and its characteristics This is :

A swamp A bog

A marsh

What does a wetland do for us?Page 1It helps prevent erosion (http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec/module12/ErosionProtection.htm) It collects the runoff pollution (http://www.epa.gov/nps/MMGI/Chapter4/ch4-8.html)Wetlands filter different harmful substances (http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec/module12/Chemicalfunctionsofwetlands.htm)

What does a wetland do for us? Page 2It helps prevent floods {not all } (http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec/module12/PhysicalHydrologicalfunctionsofwetlands.htm)It saves us money (http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec/module12/SavingMoney.htm)

What does a wetland do for animals ? Provides an area for animals to live (http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec/module12/Biologicalfunctionsofwetlands.htm)Ex.1 Migrating birdsEx.2 Alligators Ex. 3 DucksProvide food for different animals

What I thinkYou shouldnt drain wetlandsWetlands are very important to us People should care about helping wetlands

What would happen if you drained wetlands ?You wouldnt have a a filter for harmful substancesMore polluted air and water The wetland animals would eventually become extinctThe animals living there would not have a homeMore floods

Dont drain wetlands