According to a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists, wetlands save Wisconsin and the upper Midwest almost $23 billion per year that would otherwise be spent combating flooding. This finding comes as the loss of wetlands has accelerated, and critical protections have eased. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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