Posted on Apr 29, 2023
Millions of acres of North Carolina's wetlands are thriving
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Wetlands protect water quality, prevent floods and serve as habitats for plants and animals. But over the past few centuries, millions of acres of wetlands were drained for development or farming. Now, there are efforts to restore these critical habitats.
Celeste Gracia of WUNC visits a North Carolina wetlands preserve, 20 years in the making.
Celeste Gracia of WUNC visits a North Carolina wetlands preserve, 20 years in the making.
Millions of acres of North Carolina's wetlands are thriving
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."PEOPLE ALSO ASK
How many acres of wetlands are in North Carolina?
About 5.7 million acres of North Carolina--17 percent of the State--is wetland. The Coastal Plain contains 95 percent of the State's wetlands. Before colonization by Europeans, North Carolina had about 11 million acres of..."...
..."PEOPLE ALSO ASK
How many acres of wetlands are in North Carolina?
About 5.7 million acres of North Carolina--17 percent of the State--is wetland. The Coastal Plain contains 95 percent of the State's wetlands. Before colonization by Europeans, North Carolina had about 11 million acres of..."...
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