Why Restoring Wetlands Is More Critical Than Ever

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By Yale Environment 360Jul 28, 2014, 8:40 am67 ptsTrending
Along the Delaware River estuary, efforts are underway to restore wetlands lost due to centuries of human activity. With sea levels rising, coastal communities there and and elsewhere in the U.S. and Europe are realizing the value of wetlands as important buffers against flooding and tidal surges. BY BRUCE…

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