Patino, V. (2021, December 31). Central Valley Wetlands have almost all disappeared. Turnto23. Retrieved February 7, 2022, from https://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/central-valley-wetlands-have-almost-all-disappeared
This article goes over the effects of disappearing wetlands in Central Valley on migrating birds. Because of climate change and the growth of cities, the area of wetlands has diminished. Cleaner water will not only benefit humans but will also benefit wildlife, specifically aquatic birds. The Central Valley Joint Venture hopes to conserve wetlands and create new riverside forests. It also plans to pay farmers to create artificial wetlands for migratory birds. Additionally, the article addresses the issue of water availability and how the cost is high.
Interestingly, this news source claims that wetlands have almost completely disappeared, but the other sources I researched didn’t address this and focused on the solution. Additionally, I realize this source is probably not the most trustworthy as it doesn’t provide many concrete details. It also doesn’t give an exact location for where the wetlands are. But apart from that, it is good that the state and private companies are trying to restore wetlands for wildlife and humans. Restoring wetlands is an essential part of environmental science.
I agree that humans are contributing factor to the animals via the destruction of their habitats and ecosystems. I appreciate that you showed a positive solution to such (farmers paid to make artificial wetlands) because it is nice to know that the government is helping resolve this issue. Do you think that these solutions will be followed through with to restore wetlands? Or will personal interests leave us destroying more lands?
Thank you for your comment! Hopefully, if the companies stick to fulfilling their planned solutions, then the artificial wetlands will be a habitat for migratory birds.
This is very interesting information, regardless of whether or not this source it trustworthy wetlands have been decreasing. What causes the wetlands to diminish, and what role do farmers play in restoring wetlands?