The Wetlands archive covers wetlands as habitats, including marshes, swamps, peatlands and other waterlogged landscapes, and the wildlife, ecological functions and conservation issues associated with them.
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A study estimates a substantial decline between 2001 and 2019 and identifies climate-related pressures alongside chytrid fungus, while noting that their relative effects remain uncertain.
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An analysis estimates that 30,174 km² of wetlands had been converted to human uses by 2024, with conversion rates varying across land-tenure categories.
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An agreement aims to restore public access to 14,640 acres in Bartow and Cherokee counties, but the acquisition is still pending and management details are to come.
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The group is urging federal agencies to retain the 2023 definition of protected waters, while the agencies say their latest proposal aims to clarify federal jurisdiction.
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