Sen. Hansen wants state protections to extend to non-tidal wetlands

Sen. Hansen wants state protections to extend to non-tidal wetlands

Why Should Delaware Care?Roughly a quarter of Delaware’s land mass is made up of wetlands – marshy ecosystems saturated with water that improve water quality, prevent floods and store carbon. But not all wetland types are afforded the same legal protections. Environmental rule changes at the federal level are prompting state lawmakers to find local solutions to protect some of the most vulnerable — and valuable — wetlands left behind. As the Tru…