Threatened seasonal wetland habitats

Endangered intermittent wetlands
Threatened occasionally flooded wetlands
Threatened semi-permanent wetland habitats

Nature

Dredging and the placement of dredged material has been shown to cause adverse environmental effects on aquatic environments including seasonal wetlands.

Background

A wetland which is only wet during a part of the year, typically winter.

Claim

The destruction of seasonal wetland habitats is an urgent crisis that demands immediate action. These vital ecosystems support countless species, regulate water cycles, and protect against floods—yet they are vanishing at an alarming rate due to human negligence. Ignoring their loss is reckless and short-sighted. If we fail to protect seasonal wetlands now, we risk irreversible damage to biodiversity, water security, and the health of our planet. This is a problem we cannot afford to ignore.