When, and under what circumstances do you fight to eradicate invasive species? Are all invasives as bad as portrayed? In a recent article, it portrays a common reaction to the unknown, namely abhorrence gradually changing towards recognition that the new species may not have been as bad as first believed. At what point does the invasive villain morph into something less dangerous? Obviously this is a loaded questions, as some species are a clear detriment outside of its native environment.
Do invasives sometimes benefit their new environment? The author makes the case for Tamarack and bees, both originally do others benefit the natural environment, wetlands in particular? Do Phragmites reeds, whom i generally scowl at and peer menacing down my nose at, when confronted with acres of monoculture stands, provided unrealized benefits, including soil stabilization in the face of rising sea levels, which goes unrecognized? Life, and biology is complicated. Apparently so is making the distinction between harmful and beneficial invasive species, but as with all things, the truth often nuanced and subtle.
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Wetlands in the News
03 April 2025
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‘Helping inform and inspire:’ Visitor center officially opens at popular Orlando Wetlands
The long-awaited visitor center at the Orlando Wetlands is finally open, according to a news release from the city.
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See where Micron plans new wetlands to replace those destroyed by Clay chip plant
Micron Technology’s planned chipmaking plant in the town of Clay could destroy more than 200 acres of wetlands and over a mile of streams. Micron will be required under state and federal law to...
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Iowa landowner's lawsuit taking aim at longstanding wetlands rule could have sweeping effect
Federal suit over Iowa land looks to strike down one of the few conservation requirements farmers must meet to qualify for federal support.
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Housing plan moves closer after wetlands approved
The building of more than 700 homes to the western half of the site, between the A358 Staplegrove Road and Taunton Road, is due to start shortly, while the wetlands will be create...
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'Human-caused': Clark County fire officials expect Wetlands Park brush fire to be fully contained Wednesday
Clark County fire officials said the blaze was "human-caused" but details are still preliminary as the Bureau of Land Management continue their investigation.