NANFA-- Fwd: May--National Wetlands month
Jeremy Tiemann (jtiemann-in-inhs.uiuc.edu)
Wed, 12 May 2004 15:22:44 -0500
>MAY IS AMERICAN WETLANDS MONTH
>Gaithersburg, MD --- Every day in America's grand, but
>shrinking, network of wetlands makes a significant economic and
>environmental contribution to our lives. In return for that gift, the
>Izaak Walton League of America sets aside the month of May to celebrate
>wetlands. This year marks the 14th edition of American Wetlands
>Month and many small and large events are planned around the
>country.
>
>"Wetlands nurture millions of plants and animals, replenish and cleanse
>the Earth's water supply, and provide sanctuary for people", said Leah
>Miller, American Wetlands Coordinator for IWLA. "Despite these
>benefits, more than 50 percent of wetlands in the continental United
>States have been destroyed. By celebrating American Wetlands Month and
>participating in an event, Americans can help reverse this trend of
>wetland loss," she added.
>
>IWLA is sponsoring several events around the country To find an
>event in your state or add an event to our list visit the IWLA web
>site-in-http://www.iwla.org/sos/awm/events.
--
Jeremy Tiemann
Biological Field Assistant
Illinois Natural History Survey
Center for Biodiversity
607 E. Peabody Dr.
Champaign, IL 61820
Telephone: (217) 244-4594
Fax: (217) 333-4949
http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/staff/cbd/jtiemann.html
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