Ontario is losing wetlands: Severn’s is an example

Ontario is losing wetlands: Severn’s is an example

A developer built a trail through a wetland near Orillia, catching neighbours and the township by surprise. Across Ontario, wetlands are getting harder and harder to protect

Wetlands quietly clean up pollution – and save communities millions

Read the full story at Earth.com. See also: Karwowski, N., & Skidmore, M. (2025). Nature’s Kidneys: The Role of Wetland Reserve Easements in Restoring Water Quality. Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. https://doi.org/10.1086/739287 [open access] When people think of wetlands, they usually picture soggy marshes with tall grass, frogs, and maybe a … Continue reading Wetlands quietly clean up pollution – and save c…