Florida Everglades

Florida is home to one of the most famous wetlands in the country, the Everglades. The diverse array of plants and animals create a truly remarkable site to behold. Its sheer beauty and awe-inspiring scenery make the Everglades one of the most sought after, and protected wetlands in the country. However, the Florida Everglades has not always received the respect it deserves. In the past, the Everglades has been mistreated in many ways, from being used as a dump site for pets and waste, to being rained of its resources, the Everglades has surly seen its fair share of neglect. Be that as it may, other wetlands around the country aren't being treated as well as they should be either. Thankfully, government organizations have stepped in to stop this mistreatment. After all, wetlands, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs contribute to the well being of us humans. For
This is due to the colorful ecosystem it supports. In paragraph 6 of "Wetlands and Habitat Loss", Elaine Mao states "Due to their unique characteristics, wetlands can support a wide diversity of plants, mammals, reptiles, birds and fish". To reiterate, the unique ecosystem found in wetlands, provide favorable conditions for a diverse set of organisms to live in. Furthermore, wetlands, such as those found in Louisiana, can serve as a sanctuary for endangered animal and plant species. Once more, in paragraph 8 of "Wetlands and Habitat Loss", Elaine Mao writes "The wetlands are a crucial resource for many endangered species. In fact, more than one‐third of the United States’ threatened and endangered species live only in wetlands, and more than one‐half use the wetlands at some point in their lives for breeding, nesting or raising their young". Many of these endangered species, would likely not even be here today, if it wasn't for the