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MAY 31, 2007

Vanishing Wetlands

Florida has more wetlands than any other state but Alaska. They stop floods, clean up water pollution and replenish drinking supplies. Yet despite government promises, they are disappearing. Click on the link below to go to the multimedia series in the St. Petersburg Times and read about this challenge. Then share with us your comments and ideas on how we can change this impending crisis.

http://www.sptimes.com/2006/webspecials06/wetlands/

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