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Wetlands of the Clark Fork Basin—Values, Threats, Conservation

The wetlands of the Clark Fork Basin provide flood damage reduction, water purification, wildlife habitat and many other values. But these valuable systems have been damaged by historic land uses and are increasingly threatened by sprawling development. This web page is intended to help basin citizens better understand the wetlands of the Clark Fork—their values, threats, types, condition, and what can be done to restore and protect them. Citizens are invited to add their own favorite wetlands to the page – see it on the internet.