Wetlands are ecosystems ... cultural, recreational and aesthetic contributions to sustainable development and human wellbeing. Alhough they cover only around 6 per cent of the Earth’s land ...

The federal government has for more than 50 years required those wanting to fill wetlands to get permits that require federal review. But recent court rulings have limited wetlands protection.

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) South Carolina risks losing federal protection for over 1 million acres of wetlands due to a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, potentially opening these areas to ...

Rules put in place decades ago to protect dwindling wetlands that help clean water and protect Florida from hurricanes and flooding face a new challenge. State lawmakers now want to rewrite the ...

Wetlands are areas of the land that are covered by water for most of the time. They can form naturally or be man-made. If I told you I was visiting a bog, you might be wondering why I look so ...

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today released a required report to Congress that shows the dire status of America’s wetlands and highlights the urgent need for more protections.

Wetlands are areas of the land that are covered by water for most of the time. They can form naturally or be man-made. If I told you I was visiting a bog, you might be wondering why I look so ...