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-90% of America's wetlands have been destroyed in the past one hundred years. -Over the last 200 years 120 million acres of watersheds and wetlands hev been destroyed. -More than 120,000 acres are destroyed annually. -90% of the wetlands and watersheds have been destroyed for agricultural puposes. -Developers and agriculture has destroyed 50% of the Florida Everglades.
 * __Wetland Destruction__**

- Millions of organisms use wetlands for a habitat and reporduction. - Wetlands prevent the erosion of shorelines. -More than 50% of the U.S.A.'s birds use wetlands for a habitat.
 * __Wetland Functions__**

- Conserve water -Contact conservation organizations like the EPA. -Educate others.
 * __How to Help__**

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