Monday, 2 February 2015

World Wetlands day!

As well as being my husband's birthday, today is world wetlands day (and groundhog day)! Every 2nd February, a day is given to recognizing these under valued ecosystems.

They purify and replenish our water. They provide the rice and fish that feed billions, act as a natural flood defense and offer an abundance of biodiversity.

Unfortunately these values are not well known and wetlands are often viewed as wastelands. So, 2015 should be pledged to save these amazing resources. I will visit a wetland as soon as I can to appreciate it's diversity, for now my 2015 pledge is to spread awareness of the value of wetlands to my students, friends and family, What will yours be? Visit http://www.worldwetlandsday.org/make-a-pledge to make one today.

Finally, to show our appreciation for one of the most productive type of ecosystems on each, here are a few pictures.






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