Wetlands in the News

Listed below are some links to some news articles that may be of interest. Links from past issues for other news can be accessed on the SWS website news page. The National Association of Wetland Managers' “Wetland News Digest” (https://www.nawm.org/publications/wetland-news-digest) provides links to other news including public notices from agencies regarding wetland regulations. Freshwater Research News (FRN) is a free quarterly newsletter covering all aspects of freshwater research; to register contact Kev Warburton at Charles Sturt University: KWarburton@csu.edu.au.

SWS members are encouraged to send links to articles about wetlands in their local area. Please send the links to WSP Editor at ralphtiner83@gmail.com and reference “Wetlands in the News” in the subject box. Thanks for your cooperation.

Recovering wetland biogeomorphic feedbacks to restore the world’s biotic carbon hotspots Estuaries more efficient at capturing carbon than some forests: B.C. study Prolific turtle trapper sentenced to prison The Pantanal, the world's largest wetland, is at risk of collapse Between an intersection and a wetland: A conservation land parking conundrum Contractor announced for Soaring Eagle Wetland ADA project Places in news: Pantanal Wetlands Native Maine fish returns to lake on their own for first time in hundreds of years New wetlands limits, annexation of councilman's land stir questions in Ascension Parish | Environment | theadvocate.com Winter Ticks Are Wiping Out Moose in Maine Lax enforcement enables SD farmers to illegally drain wetlands Volunteers to install new floating wetlands in Green Lake St Lucia crocs are losing their teeth due to lead poisoning A Waterway Project in Brazil Imperils a Vast Tropical Wetland Strawberry farms threaten Spanish wetlands Private water donations may help restore Australian wetlands – and prove collaboration possible Mexico’s pink lagoon: The ecological danger lurking behind the tourist attraction Scientists Discovered The World's Largest Known Plant, And It's Over 100 Miles Long How wolf personalities can alter wetlands In Iraq's marshes, herders long for water Rare wetland plant found in Arizona now listed as endangered 'We beg God for water': Chilean lake turns to desert, sounding climate change alarm Dream destinations for aquarists - The Pantanal Biologists try to save ancient fish as Colorado River fades The Pantanal, Brazil Coastal gentrification in Puerto Rico is displacing people and damaging mangroves and wetlands Congo peat: The 'lungs of humanity' which are under threat Draining tropical peatlands for oil palms isn’t just bad — it’s unnecessary, study shows Planting Wetlands Could Help Stave Off Climate Catastrophe Running Tide is facing scientist departures and growing concerns over seaweed sinking for carbon removal Why Scientists Want to Bring Farming to Swampy Peatlands Yellowstone River flooding is a 1 in 500-year event, US Geological Survey says Walking RI: Mingle with birds, beavers, mink and more at Exeter's Fisherville Brook refuge Iconic Infographic Map Compares the World’s Mountains and Rivers Scientists Discover Largest Plant on Earth – Estimated To Be at Least 4,500 Years Old Turkey’s wetlands battle human-made threats, extinction