2. Land Acquisition: Government agencies or non-profit organizations purchase threatened wetlands to protect them from development.
3. Zoning Regulations: Local governments enact zoning laws that limit development in sensitive wetland areas.
4. Mitigation Banking: Developers who impact wetlands can offset by restoring or creating new wetlands.
5. Water Management: Regulating water flow to maintain the ecological balance of wetlands.
6. Public Education: Raising awareness about the importance of wetlands to encourage public support for preservation efforts.
7. Research and Monitoring: Conducting scientific studies to better understand wetland ecosystems and track their health.
8. Invasive Species Management: Controlling the spread of non-native species that threaten native wetland plants and animals.
9. Restoration Projects: Rehabilitating degraded wetlands to improve their ecological functions.
10. Partnerships: Collaborating with various stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, landowners, and the public to combine resources and expertise.
