Guided Review – Development and the Wetlands

Urbanization's Impacts and Sustainable Solutions

London Wetland Centre (Source: Ron Gilbey)
London Wetland Centre (Source: Ron Gilbey)

Overview:  

In this guided review, you will learn about the ecosystem services provided by wetlands and uncover the impacts of urbanization. This review seeks to outline the potential ramifications of urbanization on wetland habitats and highlight the possible routes to creating more equitable and sustainable communities through responsible development practices.

Objectives:  

Understand the importance of wetlands, both ecologically and economically.

Investigate the impacts of urbanization on natural areas.

Explore the sustainable development alternatives being implemented by various city and state governments.

A wetlands project. (Source: WHC)
A wetlands project. (Source: WHC)
Wetland in Southwestern Louisiana. (Source: USGS)
Wetland in Southwestern Louisiana. (Source: USGS)