American Wetlands Month

American Wetlands Month is annually celebrated in the month of May to raise awareness of the ecological, social, and economic importance of wetlands across the nation. It falls from May 1 to May 30. If you didn’t know this, almost one-third of our country’s endangered species survive in the wetlands. And their role doesn’t end here! Besides being a wildlife defender, wetlands also protect us, humans, from natural disasters. If not for wetlands, massive portions of our land would have been devoured by the oceans. They are also a great source of water storage and purification. Guess where all the urban pollutants go to keep our cities clean? The least we can do to say thanks to our wetlands is to help conserve them in our little ways. Be a volunteer and raise awareness about their destruction. Starting today!

Check out our Purdue Extension - Forestry and Natural Resources publications, videos and much more:
Pond and Wildlife Management website
Adaptations for Aquatic Amphibians Activity 2: Water Quality Sneak Peek video
Improving Water Quality by Protecting Sinkholes on Your Property video
Improving Water Quality At Your Livestock Operation video
The Nature of Teaching: Discovering the Watershed publication