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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National Park Week
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Smith Rock State Park, Oregon
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The Badlands celebrates a milestone
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River otters at Acadia National Park, Maine
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Welcome to the Year of the Pig
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Sunrise at Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
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International Museum Day
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World Bee Day
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Craters of the Moon centennial
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National Mushroom Day
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Cetacean Saturday
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World Theatre Day
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Flamenco dancers
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Anniversary of the British Museum
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World Frog Day
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Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens
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Put your flippers in the air…
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Why you should thank a nurse today
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A sea of swirling stone
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Wicker fields in Cañamares, Spain
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A wheatear in Peak District National Park, England
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Naxos in the Cyclades Islands of Greece
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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
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A reflection of Europe s past
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Wildlife Conservation Day
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Leap day
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International Day of Friendship
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Bird s-eye view on World Environment Day
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Darwin Day
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A wild and scenic scene
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