More Flooding, Fewer Fish: Freshwater Wetland Loss in the Houston Area, 1992-2010
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- February 24, 2022
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Overview
The greater Houston region is losing freshwater wetlands to the point that the water quality of Galveston Bay and other local water bodies is severely threatened. This publication offers a brief overview of research on wetland losses in the eight-county Houston metro area and offers ideas on how residents and policymakers can take action to protect what's left. (3 Pages)
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