Questions the
general public may ask when purchasing a new home near or on the wetlands of
the Intracoastal Waterway in Socastee, South Carolina. It is extremely important to know about the
ecosystems in your future backyard when you find land along the Intracoastal
Waterway. Let’s look at the questions
and create an outline that will help the general public understand the
importance of maintaining wetlands and their ecosystems.
Wetland Education
1.
What are wetlands?
a.
Wetlands are areas where the soil is covered by
water the majority of the time. Low tides
can affect these areas as well as high tides and king tides.
i.
Categories of Wetlands
1.
Coastal/Tidal Wetlands (Socastee area)
2.
Inland/Non-tidal Wetlands
2.
How to monitor wetlands?
a.
Online software systems (please see blog post)
b.
Technical equipment
3.
Does it flood where I am located?
a.
GIS online mapping tools
4.
How are the ecosystems disrupted if living by
them?
a.
Fires including wildfires
b.
Flooding
c.
Volcanic Eruptions
d.
Habitat destruction
e.
Invasive species including humans
f.
Overhunting
g.
Pollution and environmental change
h.
Global climate change
5.
Will I be able to use fertilizers on my yard if
my property backs up to the wetlands?
a.
No, fertilizers disrupt the chemistry in the
soil in the ecosystems. Plus, it will
cause excess pollutants in the waters causing harmful algal blooms.
6.
What are some great websites to look at for
information on wetlands and control?
a.
www.epa.gov
c.
www.fws.gov
7.
What are three facts about wetlands?
a.
“Kidneys of the landscape”
b.
Mitigate climate change
c.
Habitat for biodiversity
8.
Are wetlands good to have for the earth?
a.
Great for flood control
b.
Water purification
c.
Shoreline stability
d. Carbon sink
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