Loss of Wetlands According to an article by the U.S. Fish…
Loss of Wetlands According to an article by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, during the 1970’s and 1980’s about half of the wetlands in the U.S. were destroyed. Wetland loss can add stress to remaining wetlands. For example, if fewer wetlands are available to filter pollutants from surface waters, those pollutants could become more concentrated in the remaining wetlands. Wetland loss can also decrease habitat, landscape diversity, and connectivity among aquatic resources. Which group of organisms would likely be most affected by the loss of wetlands?
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