All About Wetlands >> Protection and Preservation
Protection and Preservation
Protecting Florida wetlands is a group effort.
The
federal and state governments create legislation
that guards wetlands from harmful activity. In this section you will learn
about how the Clean Water Act prevents developers from draining
and building on wetlands.
Scientists
and engineers work to restore wetlands
to their original, pre-disturbance conditions. They also collect data
and run tests to compare current and historical wetland conditions. This
section discusses techniques for improving wetland quality.
People
like you volunteer their time and skills across the state to spread
awareness about environmental issues and to make a difference in their
local public policy. Lean how you
can help protect Florida's wetlands.