News Brief
Norton Claims Increase in Wetlands
net increase in wetlands, due to the fact that it counted golf course water hazards, ornamental ponds, stormwater systems, and mine reclamation ponds. “Open water systems do not have the same biological diversity or functions and values as wetlands,” says Julie Sibbing, National Wildlife Federation wetlands specialist. Calling Norton’s report “pure spin,” Sibbing notes that “the majority opinion is that the nation is still hemorrhaging wetlands.”
Published May 3, 2006 Permalink Citation
Boehland, J. (2006, May 3). Norton Claims Increase in Wetlands. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/newsbrief/norton-claims-increase-wetlands
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