Wetland Conservation and the Prairie Potholes Region

What is the Prairie Potholes Region known for?

• A desert landscape

• A mix of grasslands and wetlands

• A mountainous region

• A coastal area

Which organization is mentioned as helping to preserve private wetland habitats?

• World Wildlife Fund

• Greenpeace

• Ducks Unlimited

• The Nature Conservancy

Why are shallow wetlands crucial for ducks?

• They have abundant fish for food

• They provide shelter from predators

• They offer aquatic invertebrates needed for duck clutches

• They are ideal for nesting

What is a major threat to wetlands and grasslands?

• Tillage and draining

• Deforestation

• Urban development

• Overfishing

How does conventional tillage affect soil health?

• It promotes plant growth

• It causes a natural disaster to the soil

• It increases water retention

• It enriches the soil with nutrients

What role do microbes play in soil health?

• They cause soil erosion

• They help transfer nutrients to plants

• They increase soil acidity

• They deplete soil nutrients

What is one of the benefits of wetlands in terms of water management?

• They reduce water availability

• They help with flood control

• They increase water pollution

• They cause waterlogging

How do wetlands contribute to carbon sequestration?

• By releasing carbon into the atmosphere

• By preventing carbon absorption

• By storing carbon in plants and soil

• By converting carbon into oxygen

Why is it important to manage grasslands well?

• To reduce wildlife habitats

• To increase urban development

• To improve water quality and carbon sequestration

• To promote deforestation

What is a key takeaway about wetland habitats?

• They are not worth conserving

• They are just weeds and puddles

• They are vital for both wildlife and humans

• They are only important for ducks