wetlands

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, July 24, 2008 (ENS) - The Ngiri-Tumba-Maindombe area in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the world's largest Wetland of International Importance, officially recognized by the Ramsar Convention, a treaty protecting designated wetlands.-Vonna Seeber

Why does the argument that businesses should do more to reduce pollution and protect the environment often boil down to the issue of jobs vs. nature? Advocates of green living around the world are increasingly making the argument that green business is good business, and that clean energy and other green sectors actually generate jobs. Too often, though, many businesses still aren’t buying it.

Congressional leaders will gather in mid-April for hearings on the future of wetlands in America. Much hinges on their ability to generate momentum toward lasting legal protections for these incomparable resources. We have lost more than half of our country's natural wetlands and continue to lose them at a rate of 80,000 acres per year. What's worse, the fabric of our current wetlands protection laws has been worn threadbare.

The Bush administration announced requirements Monday that would encourage developers to compensate for the destruction of wetlands or streams by paying for the restoration or creation of wetlands elsewhere, sometimes many miles away.

Cypress mulch is a popular choice for many gardeners, but people should know that their choice can harm Florida's wetlands, the Gulf of Mexico and our coastal environment in general.

Help save the Spanish Lake Basin from a Toll Road and Loop through Baton Rouge, LA. Some of the cypress trees in this area are nearly 1,000 years old. The decision on the final routes will be made very soon so follow the link and act now!

Speculation and doubts continue to rise concerning the future of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).

First come the blasts: The thunderous sounds of more than 100 tons of explosives ripping through tightly packed soil. Then, the water: More than 2,500 acres flooded in less than an hour. This isn’t a scene from a Hollywood blockbuster. It's the latest step in The Nature Conservancy's efforts to restore wetlands on its Williamston River Delta Preserve in southern Oregon.