Protecting Wetlands in the Gulf
Marsh south of New Orleans (c) GRN
The GRN works to protect wetlands from reckless development, destructive logging
practices, and harmful U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects and policies. The Gulf of Mexico
has lost approximately 50% of its historic wetlands, and those remaining are
under increasing threat.
Wetlands loss
often leads to declining water quality, a loss of habitat for wildlife and
commercial fisheries species, and increased vulnerability to hurricanes and
floods for coastal communities. By
fighting destructive Army Corps of Engineers projects, reviewing permit applications
to destroy wetlands, advocating for coastal restoration, and providing
technical assistance to citizen groups, the GRN is working hard to protect Gulf
wetlands.
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