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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African bush elephants in Namibia
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Is that a smile?
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Anniversary of Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah
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Flamenco dancers
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Jöriseen lakes in the Silvretta Alps, Switzerland
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World Theater Day
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Hut, hut, hike!
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Koala in the Great Otway National Park, Australia
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Father s Day
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GOAL!
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Innerdalsvatna Lake, near Ålvundeidet, Norway
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Summer winds down in the Hamptons
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Best. Holiday. Ever.
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New York City skyline
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A theatrical dream
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Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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International Jazz Day
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Patriot Day
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National Trails Day
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Totally Thames Festival, London
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Highway through Xitai Jinaier Lake, Qinghai Province, China
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Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia
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Watch your step
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National Take a Hike Day
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Mount Sopris, Colorado
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Stop and see the flowers
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An old celebration for a new season
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Unearthing a queen s lost tale
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Native American Heritage Day
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Sand, sun, and sk8ers
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