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MI ENVIRONMENT
Number of wetland banks in Michigan growing
Date: May 13, 2021
, MI Environment looks at Michigan s Wetland Banking Program.
The number of public and private wetland bank sites in Michigan has increased by leaps and bounds since the first one was established in 1999, with 42 now in place in all areas of the state. By the end of the year, several more bank sites are expected to be finalized.
Wetlands serve as nature s kidneys absorbing vast amounts of stormwater that would otherwise flood basements and overwhelm sewer systems, providing habitat for wildlife and a nursery for young fish, filtering out pollutants from water as it flows into streams and lakes, and helping control erosion.
Visit a Michigan wetland and you could win $1K
Updated May 06, 2021;
Posted May 06, 2021
Fort Custer Recreation Area. Photo by Michigan Department of Natural Resources, used with permissionMI Dept. of Natural Resources
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LANSING, MICH. May is American Wetlands Month, and to celebrate, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hosting a photography contest to encourage birders, anglers, photographers, paddlers and other outdoor enthusiasts to visit the state’s “Wetland Wonders.”
The annual Explore MI Wetland Wonders contest highlights 15 state-managed wetlands largely in state game areas and state wildlife areas aimed at providing high-quality habitat for waterfowl and water birds while offering outdoor recreation opportunities. According to the DNR, these areas are funded by hunting license fees, but are open for anyone to visit and enjoy most of the year.