I'm standing in one of the few remaining swamps in the Americas. Without your help, this, too, will go.
"Only 5% of the continental U.S. consists of wetlands, 'yet they are home to nearly 1/3 of all of our plant species,' and to over 1/3 of rare and endangered plant and animal species" (National Geographic). Swamps also protect us from bad weather and absorb carbon dioxide. US swamp land is shrinking despite conservation laws. (Washington Post). Join the push for more money to be budgeted to conservation efforts and donate to the park system or volunteer your time