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Wetland restoration is an essential tool in the campaign
to protect, improve, and increase wetlands. Wetlands that have been
filled and drained retain their characteristic soil and hydrology,
allowing their natural functions to be reclaimed. Restoration is a
complex process that requires planning, implementation, monitoring,
and management. It involves renewing natural and historical wetlands
that have been lost or degraded and reclaiming their functions and
values as vital ecosystems. Restoring our lost and degraded wetlands
to their natural state is essential to ensure the health of America’s
watershed. |