Water conservation and wetland protection

From his first day in office, Trump ordered the dismantling of the Clean Water Act’s protections against industrial pollution, which, according to environmentalists, puts vast areas of wetlands and waterways at risk.

During Water Week, it is important to remember that wetlands are habitats of great biological diversity, regulate water cycles, provide food and materials, and are vital for climate change mitigation, as they are key to filtering pollutants, mitigating floods, and storing carbon.

Camila Cáceres, water and ocean equity advocate for GreenLatinos, explains how wetlands are affected.

Camila Cáceres, water and ocean equity advocate for GreenLatinos, talks about the risks and consequences of damage to wetlands in the face of climate change.

To put the situation into perspective, Camila Cáceres, water and ocean equity advocate for GreenLatinos, tells us about the benefits of wetlands in the ecosystem.

If wetlands are damaged or no longer protected, which communities are most vulnerable? Let’s hear from Camila Cáceres, water and ocean equity advocate for GreenLatinos.

Camila Cáceres, water and ocean equity advocate for GreenLatinos, points out the factors or situations that are causing the disappearance of wetlands.

Camila Cáceres, water and ocean equity advocate for GreenLatinos, tells us that there are other industries that seek to weaken the clean water law and make it more permissive for economic interests.

Camila Cáceres, water and ocean equity advocate for GreenLatinos, reminds us that wetlands play an important role in the environment.

Finally, the water and ocean equity advocate for GreenLatinos recommends that the public stay informed and pay attention to the decisions of state politicians, in addition to doing their part.

This report is part of the “Cuando se Seque el Arroyo” series funded by The Walton Family Foundation.