The value of forests and wetlands goes beyond borders. It goes beyond politics and cultural divides. These ecosystems provide critical services. They help with climate change. They support biodiversity. The […]
5 Beautiful Wetland Wading Birds That Will Amaze You
Many wading birds adapted to thrive in wetland environments. Wetland wading birds are some of the most vulnerable bird species when wetland areas decline. The US has lost more than […]
17 Reasons We Must Protect The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
The iconic Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge needs our help. It was established in 1937 as a breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. Yet, this designation hasn’t stopped corporations […]
Does NC Executive Order To Protect Wetlands Go Far Enough?
On Monday, Governor Cooper released Executive Order 305. This order aims to protect North Carolina’s wetlands. The order seeks to conserve one million new acres of natural lands with a […]
Does the Clean Water Act Protect Wetlands?
This is a guest post by Fiona Ouma, a 2023 Duke Fellow at Dogwood Alliance. What is the Clean Water Act? The Clean Water Act (CWA) is a federal law […]