Mow the grass
With fewer places to hide, small mammals and frogs are vulnerable to predators.
A clipped lawn attracts Canada geese, whose feces can disrupt the chemistry of wetland
water.
Release goldfish
Goldfish are not native to wetlands and can disrupt the growth of aquatic plants.
Add stray cats
Cats are not a part of the wetland ecosystem. They prey on birds and other small
animals, thus competing with natural predators for food.
Spray for mosquitoes
Fewer mosquitoes means less food for the dragonflies, swallows and bats, and their
numbers will likely decrease as well.
Open a factory
Runoff from the factory ends up in the soil and water, killing the algae that is
the foundation of the wetland food chain.
Build bat houses
Bat houses provide safe habitats and alleviate competition for roosting space in
trees.
Shoreline cleanup
A clean, natural environment gives the wetland the opportunity to thrive.
Build a parking lot
Oil, exhaust, salt and other dirt from the cars can be washed into the wetland when
it rains, thus polluting the water and soil.