Why cant I just fill in the little swamp in the backyard?
All wetlands, including small seasonal wetlands are very important filter areas which help clean and purify stormwater, surface water and drainage areas prior to surface water reentering critical resource areas such as rivers, streams, and drinking water sources. In addition, some small seasonal wetlands are Vernal Pools and are home to many salamanders, wood frogs, insects, fairy shrimp and other species that can not exist without these vernal pools.
