Swamps and bogs probably aren’t the first things that come to mind when you think of America’s celebrated landscapes. That’s a shame, since wetlands like these play a crucial role in the health of our ecosystems. In addition to providing unique habitat to the many species that call wetlands home, they filter water, provide a natural buffer from storms, absorb flood waters, and capture carbon from the atmosphere—helping to protect our planet from climate change.
In praise of bogs, swamps, and marshes
Today in History
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Yabba-Dabba-Doo!
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Full moon
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Bohemian waxwings in Canada
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Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia
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The (Inca) empire strikes back
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Anniversary of Bryce Canyon National Park
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Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act of 1973
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Surströmming Day
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Red Planet Day
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On the wings of the Wright brothers
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They’re grrrape!
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Abraham Lake, Alberta, Canada
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Birds of a feather
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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan Province, China
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The birthplace of Cinco de Mayo
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Reflections on Memorial Day
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International Whale Shark Day
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Books for children of all ages
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It’s oh so quiet
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Kelp buddies
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Where the bearded reedling sings
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Storks ready for takeoff
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Flocking together in the Antarctic
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The Tour de France begins
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And the skies filled with bats…
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In the path of the pronghorn
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International Jazz Day
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An oceanic valentine
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Meet our fuzzy Earth Day mascot
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Uredd Rest Area, Norway
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