The US is losing wetlands at an accelerating rate − here’s how the private sector can help protect these valuable resources
Corporations and nongovernment organizations have a variety of ways to encourage protection of wetlands.
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Nature-based solutions help us adapt to climate change impacts
Natural features are an effective defense against erosion, storms and flooding – but only if we protect and restore them.
Conservation groups tout natural defenses against hurricanes
Studies show areas with natural defenses such as marshes see less damage than areas where they were degraded or removed.
Right to clean water 2026: breaking a downward spiral
Supporters are trying to put a 'Right to Clean and Healthy Waters' amendment to the Florida Constitution on the 2026 ...
The South’s aging water infrastructure is getting pounded by climate change – fixing it is also a struggle
Water crises can be caused by either too much or too little water, challenging infrastructure in unexpected ways.
Coastal wetlands can’t keep pace with sea-level rise, and infrastructure is leaving them nowhere to go
Sea-level rise means portions of today’s coastal wetlands will be lost to the ocean in the years and decades to ...
Millions of acres of Florida wetlands could lose federal protection — here’s what’s at stake
Almost a quarter of Florida's land may be at greater risk of pollution or development, an Environmental Defense Fund analysis ...
Florida’s wetlands: safeguarding a blue treasure
By partnering and pooling our resources to rebuild resilient freshwater ecosystems, we are investing in combating climate change.
Court revokes Florida’s permission to issue federal wetlands permits; gambling money slated to fund environmental projects
The court ruled the EPA failed to ensure protection of endangered species when it handed over its permitting responsibility.
Florida wants to expand ‘radioactive roads’ plan; Canadian wildfire causes ‘unhealthy’ air quality in state
Citing state advice, fertilizer giant Mosaic wants to more than double the size of its plan to test radioactive waste ...
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