In contrast to the city’s growing urban core, Dekeyzer explained the importance of seeing the new wetland park as not just a sanctuary for wildlife but a sanctuary for residents, as well.

Sandy dedicated a new wetland park area on Thursday, relocating the habitat away from the city's urban core to preserve waterfowl and other wildlife. 'Sanctuary for our community': Sandy opens ...

Sandy dedicated a new wetland park area on Thursday, relocating the habitat away from the city's urban core to preserve waterfowl and other wildlife.