Question

What law(s) have contributed to the destruction of wetlands? What law(s) have contributed to the preservation of wetlands? Do you think adequate protection is being given to wetlands? 6. What is mitigation? How has mitigation worked to preserve or restore wetland habitats? 7. What was the purpose of the Des Plaines Wetlands Demonstration Project? 8. What variables did the scientists control as part of the project? 9. 10. Discuss the impact of the DPWDP in terms of water quality? (provide specific examples) What effect has the project had on creating/improving habitat for wildlife?

Answer 1

Ans 7)

Mitigation refers to reducing the risk of loss from the occurrence of any undesirable event.

To preserve the wetland habitats Mitigation, the following steps are required:

- Avoidance & minimization of impacts to wetlands through realignment and construction features and some special designs, or other measures.

- Improvements to existing wetlands. Such activities may include, construction or modification of water level control structures, establishment of natural vegetation,installation or removal of irrigation, drainage, or other water distribution systems,re-contouring of a site, pest management, fencing installation, monitoring, and some other measures to protect, restore, or enhance the wetland or natural habitat character of a site.